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Catsfield Church of England Primary School

Rother, TN33 9DPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.9×
Oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#418 of 13,686 nationally

About Catsfield Church of England Primary School

Catsfield Church of England Primary School has a strong parent community, with 80% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That said, the picture is nuanced: 69% of parents strongly agreed their child is happy, and 76% strongly agreed they feel safe, but 12% strongly disagreed on safety and 10% disagreed on happiness. The school is clearly popular locally — for the 2025/26 intake it received 64 applications for just 15 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.27, with 28 first-preference applications for those 15 spots. That level of demand suggests a school that families actively seek out, even if the parent survey reveals some mixed feelings on specific issues.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Road, Battle, Rother, TN33 9DP
HeadteacherJohn Barnes
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils101
Free School Meals (FSM)14.9%
School Capacity101 / 105 (96% full)

The full report on this school

What 49 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsSensory RoomLibrarySports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballAthleticsSwimmingDanceGymnasticsCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessEco ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:20-17:15

Source: catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Catsfield Church of England Primary School

Catsfield 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.