Brede Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Udimore Road, Brede, Rye, Rother, TN31 6DG |
| Headteacher | Julie Knock |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 101 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.9% |
| School Capacity | 101 / 140 (72% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
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
242nd of 2,034
In South East
5th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
79%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
Udimore Road, Brede, Rye
Rother, TN31 6DG
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