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Schools in Crowborough

A town in East Sussex

  • Town
  • 14 schools and nurseries
  • 3,020 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Crowborough at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker results at 11

How Crowborough's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries144 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1153%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths57%Attainment 8 49.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary14%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Crowborough

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Crowborough primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Crowborough

4 mainstream schools in Crowborough, best first

Ashdown Primary School

Crowborough, TN6 2HW · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

75 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1160%

England 62%

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
407
Pupils per teacher
23.2
View school Ashdown Primary School

St Marys Catholic Primary School

Crowborough, TN6 2LB · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well below the England average.

29 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1147%

England 62%

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
214
Pupils per teacher
25.5
View school St Marys Catholic Primary School
See all 5 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Crowborough

1 mainstream schools in Crowborough, best first

Beacon Academy

Crowborough, TN6 2AS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results above the England average.

238 first choices, 255 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.4

England 46.2

Days missed
9.1%
Pupils
1,642
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school Beacon Academy
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Crowborough

8 in Crowborough, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 8 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Crowborough

2 in Crowborough, by the school's Eduscope score

Beacon Academy

Crowborough, TN6 2AS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results above the England average.

238 first choices, 255 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.4

England 46.2

Days missed
9.1%
Pupils
1,642
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school Beacon Academy

Acre Wood Academy

Crowborough, TN6 1BN · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Inadequate in 6 areas

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.5%
Pupils
144
Pupils per teacher
5.8
View school Acre Wood Academy

Special Schools in Crowborough

1 in Crowborough. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Acre Wood Academy

Crowborough, TN6 1BN · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Inadequate in 6 areas

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.5%
Pupils
144
Pupils per teacher
5.8
View school Acre Wood Academy
The map

Every school in Crowborough, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Ashdown Primary School, GoodSt John's Church of England Primary School, Good in every areaSt Marys Catholic Primary School, Expected standard or betterBeacon Academy, OutstandingSir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School, GoodAcre Wood Academy, Inadequate in 6 areasWhitehill Childcare Services Ltd, Expected standard or betterTiddlers Nursery, GoodThe Warren Nursery & Pre-School, OutstandingBusy Bees at Crowborough, GoodButterflies Nursery and Preschool Ltd, GoodMaria Montessori Nursery School, GoodSt Mary's Nursery School, GoodSt. John's Preschool, Good
  • Outstanding2
  • Good8
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Crowborough school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Crowborough's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Crowborough by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Crowborough vs England

How good are Crowborough's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Crowborough

CrowboroughEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    53%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    57%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    14%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Crowborough in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
53% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap50%60%70%2018201920222023202420252026
57% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Crowborough has 14 schools and nurseries.

There are 16% more pupils than in 2018.

14% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Crowborough's state schools each January.

Up 16% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Crowborough14%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Crowborough

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How many schools are in Crowborough?

Crowborough has 14 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Crowborough?

The highest-ranked schools in Crowborough on Eduscope are Beacon Academy, St John's Church of England Primary School, Ashdown Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Crowborough are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Crowborough hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Crowborough perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Crowborough, 53% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Crowborough?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Crowborough is 17.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Crowborough schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Crowborough is 17.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Crowborough?

There are 3,020 pupils enrolled across schools in Crowborough, with 1,234 in primary and 1,786 in secondary. 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Crowborough?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in Crowborough by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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