Darvell School
IndependentPrimary
Darvell School
Ages4 – 16
67 pupils
Good· Oct 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
East Sussex
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Huleatt
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
September 1971
Reference Number
114646
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils67 (55% of capacity)
Age Range4 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls54% / 46%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support4.5%
SEN with EHCP0.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
5 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Oct 2025
- 2025Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Early years provision Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- High level of satisfaction with SEND provision.
- Staff quickly identify and support pupils with SEND.
Curriculum11- The curriculum is broad, rich, and well established.
- Some recent changes need more time to embed effectively.
Leadership2- The proprietor provides effective oversight.
- The school has a systematic approach to reviews.
Safeguarding2- Pupils' safety and welfare are paramount.
- Pupils are taught how to stay safe online.
Pupil Progress2- Pupils make good progress through the curriculum.
- Opportunity to achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum.
Teaching Quality2- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge.
- Teachers use effective strategies to support learning.
Personal Development2- Pupils' personal development is exceptional.
- Pupils benefit from rich and varied experiences.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils show exemplary attitudes and behaviour.
- Attendance rates are exceptionally high.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2022Good
- 2018Good
- 2010
- 2008Good
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
Address
DarvellBrightling Road
Robertsbridge
East Sussex
TN32 5DR
Phone
01580883300Other primary schools nearby
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