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Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School

Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School

Rother, TN33 0HQPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMarket Road, Battle, Rother, TN33 0HQ
HeadteacherSimon Hughes
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils421
Free School Meals (FSM)26.8%
School Capacity421 / 420 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (12 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 50%

689th of 2,034

In South East

Top 50%

8th of 30

In Rother

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

68%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:92%
Higher:33%
Writing
Expected:82%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:78%
Higher:18%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +5%

'22/23

63%

'23/24

68%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

72 responses

Would Recommend This School

92%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
14%
Concerns dealt with
64%
Strengths95%+ agree
Feels safe

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
LibraryDining HallForest SchoolSensory RoomGymnasiumMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketCross CountryDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

60

Applications

84

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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

Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01424775987www.battlelangton.e-sussex.sch.uk/

Market Road, Battle

Rother, TN33 0HQ

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Market Road, Battle

Rother, TN33 0HQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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