The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
23% 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, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 75
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 13.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Rachel West (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Laughton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6AH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Laughton Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Laughton Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Laughton Community Primary School?
Laughton Community Primary School currently has 75 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Laughton Community Primary School take?
Laughton Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Laughton Community Primary School?
Laughton Community Primary School is in Lewes, BN8 6AH, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Laughton Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Laughton 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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