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Firle Church of England Primary School
The Street, Firle, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LF, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.1 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
54
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
51%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support. However, it currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report, and academic performance shows that only 14% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Families should consider these factors alongside the school’s limited size and overall ranking in the local context.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 14% | Bottom 1% 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 |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
96%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School has high expectations
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.6%
White Other11.1%
Black Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Location
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50.84924, 0.08205 · BN8 6LF
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114525
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.firleschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Firle Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Firle Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is Firle Church of England Primary School a good school?
Firle Church of England Primary School scores 3.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Firle Church of England Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Firle Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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