The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
Eastbourne, BN23 5SW · East Sussex · primary school
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122nd 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 the 3,059 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 pupils against a stated capacity of 438. 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the areas graded by the recent Ofsted inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School meets the "Expected standard" across all key areas, including achievement, attendance, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes a school where pupils feel "safe, valued and able to flourish" within a culture shaped by the ambition to "let your light shine." Leaders have established a positive environment with clear expectations, resulting in high attendance and calm, purposeful classrooms.
Strengths
- Pupils produce "high-quality work" and build knowledge securely, with writing described as "impressive" and outcomes close to national averages.
- Attendance is "above national figures," with persistent absence reduced through targeted strategies like 'soft starts' and personalised support.
- Behaviour is "calm, orderly and respectful," supported by "warm and nurturing" relationships and a strong commitment to safeguarding.
- The early years provision is strong, with children "flourishing" and receiving high-quality interactions that prioritise communication and reading.
- Staff feel "valued in their roles," benefiting from thoughtful workload management and effective training opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is "precisely designed and reviewed" to enable all pupils to achieve well.
- Leaders should support teachers to ensure lesson activities effectively develop "high-quality teaching and learning that is consistently embedded across all subjects."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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
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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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