The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Debbie Gilbert (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Hill, Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7DZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Burwash CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Burwash CofE School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burwash CofE School?
Burwash CofE School currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burwash CofE School take?
Burwash CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burwash CofE School?
Burwash CofE School is in Etchingham, TN19 7DZ, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burwash CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Burwash CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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