The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Sarah McCurdy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Philip's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip's Catholic Primary School take?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is in Uckfield, TN22 5DJ, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Philip's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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