Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
421
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Rother community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Hughes, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4954th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 30 in Rother.
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 60 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (72 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Battle and Langton 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 | Market Road, Battle, Rother, TN33 0HQ |
| Headteacher | Simon Hughes |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 421 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.8% |
| School Capacity | 421 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4954th of 13,686
Nationally
689th of 2,034
In South East
8th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
72 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
84
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Market Road, Battle
Rother, TN33 0HQ
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