Best Church of England Schools in East Sussex
65 church of england schools found
Key Facts
- There are 65 Church of England schools in East Sussex, accounting for 15.3% of all schools in the area, which is well above the national average of 8.8%.
- These schools have a strong Ofsted record, with 5 Outstanding and 45 Good ratings, and only 5 schools rated as Requires Improvement out of 55 inspected.
- The Church of England schools in East Sussex have 14,163 pupils, with 22.2% eligible for free school meals and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.35, and spending per pupil is £7,342.
- At KS2, 62.1% of pupils meet the expected standard, while at KS4, the Progress 8 score is -0.41 and 32.3% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with a persistent absence rate of 18.3%.
Eastbourne College
Eastbourne, BN21 4JX
Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils622
P/T Ratio–
Burwash CofE School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Etchingham, TN19 7DZ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence5.1%
Pupils163
P/T Ratio21.2
Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Rye, TN31 6NB
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence7.7%
Pupils150
P/T Ratio19.6
Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Rye, TN31 6UW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence4.2%
Pupils66
P/T Ratio10.2
DS
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Ditchling, BN6 8TU
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence4.5%
Pupils224
P/T Ratio31.4
BC
Blackboys Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Uckfield, TN22 5LL
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected86%
Absence3.4%
Pupils133
P/T Ratio21.1
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0NX
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence7.0%
Pupils412
P/T Ratio22.2
Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School
Battle, TN33 0RQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence5.1%
Pupils201
P/T Ratio21.8
Danehill Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Haywards Heath, RH17 7JB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence7.0%
Pupils91
P/T Ratio15.7
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bexhill-On-Sea, TN40 1QE
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected92%
Absence4.9%
Pupils419
P/T Ratio20.9
Etchingham Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Etchingham, TN19 7BY
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence4.8%
Pupils98
P/T Ratio15.8
St Catherine's College
Ofsted
Good
Eastbourne, BN23 7BL
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.09
Attainment 848.1
Eng+Maths76%
Pupils1,072
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Hartfield, TN7 4AA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence5.4%
Pupils80
P/T Ratio12.3
HG
Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Etchingham, TN19 7PN
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected85%
Absence5.4%
Pupils127
P/T Ratio19.1
Bonners CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Uckfield, TN22 2EG
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected38%
Absence4.2%
Pupils142
P/T Ratio17.6
AS
All Saints CofE Junior Academy
Ofsted
Good
Hastings, TN35 5JU
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence6.0%
Pupils211
P/T Ratio20.1
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Forest Row, RH18 5EB
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence8.9%
Pupils181
P/T Ratio16.7
GB
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Hastings, TN35 4LS
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence6.5%
Pupils194
P/T Ratio20.2
SC
Southover CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lewes, BN7 1JP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence4.8%
Pupils270
P/T Ratio19.2
Fletching Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Uckfield, TN22 3SP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected46%
Absence9.3%
Pupils79
P/T Ratio11.6
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9SF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence4.8%
Pupils132
P/T Ratio20.6
Ninfield Church of England Primary School
Battle, TN33 9JW
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence6.3%
Pupils137
P/T Ratio17.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 425 church of england schools in East Sussex, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.41 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,342 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.