The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Emma Clements (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
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Adur Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHazel Court School
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Shinewater Primary School
Primary · 814m away
The Turing School
Secondary · 895m away
Hankham Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
West Rise Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Heron Park Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Oakwood Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
The Eastbourne Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stone Cross School's Ofsted rating?
Stone Cross School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stone Cross School?
Stone Cross School currently has 423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stone Cross School take?
Stone Cross School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stone Cross School?
Stone Cross School is in Pevensey, BN24 5EF, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stone Cross School have a sixth form?
No, Stone Cross School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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