Best primary schools in East Sussex
School decisions in East Sussex are important, but the county still needs postcode comparison because local conditions vary sharply. This ranking covers 48 primary schools across 6 local authority districts. Postcode area BN3 has the highest average school score (57.4 across 10 schools), while BN41 sits at the lower end (37.0). 94% of ranked East Sussex primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in East Sussex on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the East Sussex comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the East Sussex ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Hertford Primary School | 66 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | St Luke's Primary School | 65.3 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean | 64.8 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Patcham Junior School | 64 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Middle Street Primary School | 63.6 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Balfour Primary School | 61.9 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Carlton Hill Primary School | 58 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School | 57.6 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | 49.7 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Downs Infant School | 49.3 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Coldean Primary School | 47.4 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Stanford Junior School | 45.8 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Aldrington CofE Primary School | 45.1 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 41.3 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Downs Junior School | 40.8 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Moulsecoomb Primary School | 38.9 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | St Paul's CofE Primary School | 38.1 | Requires improvement | Primary |
| 28 | Goldstone Primary School | 37.7 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Mile Oak Primary School | 35.8 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School | 35.2 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in East Sussex
What is the best primary school in East Sussex?
Hove Junior School is the top-ranked primary school in East Sussex (LocaleIQ score 95.9 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 76% · higher 9%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the East Sussex primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in East Sussex?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School tops the East Sussex secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 90.3). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 50.4. See the full secondary school ranking for East Sussex for the complete list.
Which primary schools in East Sussex have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in East Sussex: Hove Junior School (KS2 expected 76%, higher 9%); Westdene Primary School (KS2 expected 59%, higher 5%); Bevendean Primary School and Nursery (KS2 expected 69%, higher 0%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in East Sussex are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
3 primary schools in the East Sussex ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Hove Junior School, Westdene Primary School, West Hove Infant School. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in East Sussex?
This ranking covers 48 primary schools in the East Sussex comparison pool, across 6 local authority districts. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of East Sussex has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, BN3 has the strongest cluster — 57.4 average across 10 ranked primary schools. BN41 sits at the lower end (37.0 average). School decisions in East Sussex are important, but the county still needs postcode comparison because local conditions vary sharply. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.