The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 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
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Luke Paramor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School?
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School take?
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School?
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School is in Pevensey, BN24 5LP, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pevensey and Westham 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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