The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
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
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 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
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 95
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Stewart James (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cooksbridge, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4SJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Hamsey Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hamsey Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hamsey Community Primary School?
Hamsey Community Primary School currently has 95 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hamsey Community Primary School take?
Hamsey Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hamsey Community Primary School?
Hamsey Community Primary School is in Lewes, BN8 4SJ, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hamsey Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hamsey Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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