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Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
Sheepsetting Lane, Cross in Hand, Cross-in-Hand School, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0XG, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.8 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
385
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 70% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 4%, the school is better than 54% of other schools according to its LocaleIQ score, suggesting a positive environment for learning. Overall, it appears to be a strong choice for parents seeking a supportive educational setting for their children.
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Last inspected: 20 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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50.96866, 0.24278 · TN21 0XG
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114496
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.crossinhandschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2022.
Is Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School a good school?
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School scores 53.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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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