The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
- 95
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 6.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Karl Luckhurst (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4AD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School?
High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School currently has 95 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School take?
High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School?
High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School is in Uckfield, TN22 4AD, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, High Hurstwood 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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