Beckley Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
90
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Beckley Church of England Primary School
Beckley Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Rother community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 90 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Beckley Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Thurston, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8224th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 30 in Rother.
Beckley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 10 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
Beckley Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 1 parents).
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 Beckley Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Library, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Rounders, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Beckley 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Main Street, Rye, Rother, TN31 6RN |
| Headteacher | Simon Thurston |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 90 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.6% |
| School Capacity | 90 / 105 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8224th of 13,686
Nationally
1210th of 2,034
In South East
20th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
59%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Street, Rye
Rother, TN31 6RN
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