The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 125
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 19.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Paula Robinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
High Fords, Icklesham, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4BX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery take?
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery is in Winchelsea, TN36 4BX, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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