The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 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
- 182
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Stewart James (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wellgreen Lane, Kingston, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3NR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCompass Community School Pinetree Park
Independent · 719m away
Western Road Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Southover CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Lewes Old Grammar School
Independent · 2.3km away
Northease Manor School
Independent · 2.5km away
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.5km away
Priory School
Secondary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School?
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School take?
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School?
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School is in Lewes, BN7 3NR, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Iford and Kingston 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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