The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 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
- 57
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Darren Gurr (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Five Ashes, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6HY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Five Ashes CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Five Ashes CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Five Ashes CofE Primary School?
Five Ashes CofE Primary School currently has 57 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Five Ashes CofE Primary School take?
Five Ashes CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Five Ashes CofE Primary School?
Five Ashes CofE Primary School is in Mayfield, TN20 6HY, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Five Ashes CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Five Ashes CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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