The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 127
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Laura Collins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Darvel Down, Netherfield, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9QF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Netherfield CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Netherfield CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Netherfield CofE Primary School?
Netherfield CofE Primary School currently has 127 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Netherfield CofE Primary School take?
Netherfield CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Netherfield CofE Primary School?
Netherfield CofE Primary School is in Battle, TN33 9QF, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Netherfield CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Netherfield CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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