The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 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
- 385
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 14.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Richard Blakeley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sheepsetting Lane, Cross-in-Hand School, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0XG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School?
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School currently has 385 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School take?
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School?
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is in Heathfield, TN21 0XG, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cross-in-Hand 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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