Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery
Wivelsfield Green, RH17 7QN · East Sussex · primary school
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31st 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 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.4/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 41% | 2.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 26% | 1.68 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming, Sports Day, fashion shows, performances, and a Year 5 residential trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How is the after-school club structured for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Wivelsfield Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and orderly environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders demonstrate strong trust and care for staff well-being, while ensuring high expectations for pupil behaviour and academic progress. The curriculum in English and mathematics is well-structured, though the wider curriculum requires refinement to help pupils connect knowledge across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, confident, and take on roles of responsibility, such as being digital leaders or prefects.
- Staff have high expectations, resulting in pupils who work hard, behave well, and model the school’s values of ‘believe, achieve, succeed’.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with needs identified quickly and progress monitored carefully.
- Highly effective phonics teaching ensures children acquire secure early reading skills, with books carefully matched to their abilities.
- Leaders prioritise staff well-being and workload, fostering a culture where staff feel listened to and supported.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum does not fully emphasise how disciplinary knowledge is built or how themes connect within and across subjects, limiting deeper understanding in foundation subjects.
- Subject leaders need continued support to refine the curriculum so pupils can understand how acquired knowledge fits within wider frameworks of learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear systems to identify risks, meticulous record-keeping, and close collaboration with external agencies to ensure timely help for pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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