Best Primary Schools in East Sussex
191 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In East Sussex, 191 primary schools, accounting for 44.9% of all schools, provide education to 42,336 pupils.
- East Sussex primary schools have a high Ofsted rating, with 92.9% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 17 Outstanding and 114 Good out of 141 inspected.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in East Sussex primary schools is 21.20, with 22.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 8.8% having English as an additional language.
- East Sussex primary schools have 58.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with a spending per pupil of £7,794 and 17.2% persistent absence rate.
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Battle Abbey School
East Sussex, TN33 0AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils472
P/T Ratio–
Bede's Prep School
Eastbourne, BN20 7XL
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils295
P/T Ratio–
Bede's Senior School
Hailsham, BN27 3QH
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils802
P/T Ratio–
Cumnor House School
Haywards Heath, RH17 7HT
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils425
P/T Ratio–
Eastbourne College
Eastbourne, BN21 4JX
Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils622
P/T Ratio–
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Greenfields School
RH18 5JD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils128
P/T Ratio–
Lewes Old Grammar School
BN7 1XS
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils694
P/T Ratio–
Marlborough House Vinehall School
Robertsbridge, TN32 5JL
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils194
P/T Ratio–
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Mayfield School
Mayfield, TN20 6PH
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils402
P/T Ratio–
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School
Mayfield, TN20 6HR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils206
P/T Ratio–
St Andrew's Prep
Eastbourne, BN20 7RP
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils324
P/T Ratio–
Claremont School
St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7PW
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils545
P/T Ratio–
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Mountfield Heath School
East Sussex, TN32 5FA
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils44
P/T Ratio–
SB
Step by Step School Limited
Sharpthorne, RH19 4HP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils36
P/T Ratio–
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 6EU
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 194 primary schools in East Sussex, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,794 | £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.