The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 24.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Siobhan Andrews (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
Rye Road, Guestling, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4LS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School?
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School take?
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School?
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School is in Hastings, TN35 4LS, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Guestling Bradshaw 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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