St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1QE · East Sussex · primary school
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15th of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.4/10 against 3,769 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 62% | 5.39 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Dance and Drama Club, Sama Karate, Little Common FC, and pottery workshops. A breakfast club and after-school club are available, alongside a visit to Bay House Care Home.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How are places allocated when the school is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this exceptional school,” characterised by “superb” behaviour and “spotless” manners that ensure learning is “almost never disrupted.” The report highlights a highly effective, ambitious curriculum that enables pupils to achieve exceptionally well, with a particular emphasis on reading and inclusive support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and interesting,” with content carefully ordered to reflect the diverse community, ensuring pupils retain knowledge “exceedingly well.”
- Reading is described as a “passion for pupils and staff alike,” supported by a “rigorous approach” that results in “remarkable achievement” by Year 6.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “as successful as their peers” due to high-quality staff training and precise identification of needs.
- Behaviour is managed to an “exceptional level,” with absence being “remarkably low” thanks to effective family support.
- Personal development is fostered through an “excellent assortment of clubs,” empowering pupils to develop talents to an “extraordinary level.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 92% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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