The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- This is a Methodist 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 84
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 23.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Meeds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bodiam Road, Bodiam Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5QD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Staplecross Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Staplecross Methodist Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Staplecross Methodist Primary School?
Staplecross Methodist Primary School currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Staplecross Methodist Primary School take?
Staplecross Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Staplecross Methodist Primary School?
Staplecross Methodist Primary School is in Robertsbridge, TN32 5QD, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Staplecross Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Staplecross Methodist Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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