The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 90
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 15.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Simon Thurston (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Street, Beckley, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6RN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Beckley Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beckley Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beckley Church of England Primary School?
Beckley Church of England Primary School currently has 90 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beckley Church of England Primary School take?
Beckley Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beckley Church of England Primary School?
Beckley Church of England Primary School is in Rye, TN31 6RN, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beckley Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beckley Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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