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Barcombe Church of England Primary School
Barcombe Cross, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5DN, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.3 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
125
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 96% of parents recommending it. The school performs well in key stage 2, with 44% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 89% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, where only 13% of students excel.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (51 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child is happy
92%
School supports development
92%
Good range of subjects
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
School has high expectations
84%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
White Other3.2%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Location
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50.92593, 0.01843 · BN8 5DN
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114488
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.barcombe.e-sussex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Barcombe Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barcombe Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Barcombe Church of England Primary School a good school?
Barcombe Church of England Primary School scores 77.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Barcombe Church of England Primary School?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barcombe Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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