The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp 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)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 296
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr David Hemsley (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
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Sparrows Green Road, Sparrow Green, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6SR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery currently has 296 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery take?
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery is in Wadhurst, TN5 6SR, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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