The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 233
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 42.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Ms Fran Brassleay
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7ND
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Rye Community Primary School a selective school?
No. Rye Community Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rye Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rye Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rye Community Primary School?
Rye Community Primary School currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rye Community Primary School take?
Rye Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rye Community Primary School?
Rye Community Primary School is in Rye, TN31 7ND, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rye Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rye 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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