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Brede Primary School

Brede Primary School

Rother, TN31 6DGPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

72%

Capacity

101

Pupils

2.3x

Demand

About Brede Primary School

Brede Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Rother community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 101 pupils on roll, operating at 72% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Brede Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Knock, it falls under East Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1802nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 30 in Rother.

Brede Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 11 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Brede Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Forest School, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Netball, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Coding, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Brede 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 CharacterDoes not apply
AddressUdimore Road, Brede, Rye, Rother, TN31 6DG
HeadteacherJulie Knock
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils101
Free School Meals (FSM)7.9%
School Capacity101 / 140 (72% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (24 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)

1802nd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

242nd of 2,034

In South East

Top 25%

5th of 30

In Rother

Top 25%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

79%

Expected Standard

14%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:93%
Higher:36%
Writing
Expected:79%
Higher:14%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:86%
Higher:36%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +11%

'22/23

68%

'23/24

79%

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

Facilities

7
LibrarySensory RoomForest SchoolMusic RoomsDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubCodingBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

11

Applications

25

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

10 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brede Primary School

Brede 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

01424882393www.brede.e-sussex.sch.uk

Udimore Road, Brede, Rye

Rother, TN31 6DG

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Udimore Road, Brede, Rye

Rother, TN31 6DG

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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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