All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School
62%
Capacity
87
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School
All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wealden community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 87 pupils on roll, operating at 62% capacity.
Ofsted has rated All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Cottingham, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12687th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 48 in Wealden.
All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 13 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Gardening, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wealden, All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Hill, Heathfield, Wealden, TN21 9AE |
| Headteacher | Catherine Cottingham |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 87 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.5% |
| School Capacity | 87 / 140 (62% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 May 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 May 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12687th of 13,686
Nationally
1880th of 2,034
In South East
43rd of 48
In Wealden
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
38%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
School Hill, Heathfield
Wealden, TN21 9AE
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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