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Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School

Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4LG, East Sussex


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.2 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation in education, particularly excelling in the expected levels of reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, it's important to note that no students reached the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school serves a close-knit community with a modest number of pupils, fostering a supportive environment for young learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 21 March 2017Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.50%Bottom 17% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.6%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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50.88945, 0.32370 · BN27 4LG

School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114506
School typeVoluntary controlled school

Frequently asked questions
What is Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2017.

Is Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School a good school?

Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School scores 17.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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