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Hamsey Community Primary School
Cooksbridge, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4SJ, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.9 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
95
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 70% of students achieve the expected level in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 81.9 indicates it outperforms 82% of schools in the area, suggesting a supportive environment for learning. However, while the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is 20%, there may be room for improvement in pushing more students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
Mixed W+Asian10.5%
White Other4.2%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black African1.1%
Location
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50.90455, -0.00775 · BN8 4SJ
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114394
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hamsey.e-sussex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hamsey Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hamsey Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2024.
Is Hamsey Community Primary School a good school?
Hamsey Community Primary School scores 81.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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