Staplecross Methodist Primary School
Robertsbridge, TN32 5QD · East Sussex · primary school
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123rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.2/10 against 2,762 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Staplecross Methodist Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Karate, Singing Club, and Art Club, and the school organises a trip to Ypres. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 are not reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about Staplecross Methodist Primary School
Overview
Staplecross Methodist Primary School is described as a "calm and happy place" with a "strong sense of community." Pupils feel safe, build warm relationships with staff, and achieve well across a broad and ambitious curriculum. The inspection confirms that the school provides a high-quality education where pupils are well prepared for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils take on important roles such as "school librarians" and "well-being ambassadors," fostering a supportive environment where they "show courtesy to each other and staff."
- The curriculum is "inclusive and meets the needs of all pupils," with teachers having "good subject knowledge" to explain learning clearly.
- Reading is a priority; expert staff teach phonics "consistently well," ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers by the end of Year 2."
- Staff receive "high-quality professional development," and governors "offer challenge and support in equal measure."
- Pupils develop "mature attitudes to difference and diversity" and are well supported, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure it has systems for "clearly identifying the impact of its work" to better inform curriculum refinement, as it does not always evaluate this precisely enough.
- In a small number of subjects, teachers should select activities that more accurately reflect the curriculum’s ambition to ensure pupils "deepen their knowledge and vocabulary as well as they could."
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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