The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 139
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Dale Saxby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Friars Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4ED
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School currently has 139 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School take?
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is in Winchelsea, TN36 4ED, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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