Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
92%
Capacity
385
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wealden community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 385 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Blakeley, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7900th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 48 in Wealden.
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 57 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 10 parents).
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 Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Rounders, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wealden, Cross-in-Hand 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 | Sheepsetting Lane, Cross-in-Hand School, Heathfield, Wealden, TN21 0XG |
| Headteacher | Richard Blakeley |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 385 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.1% |
| School Capacity | 385 / 420 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7900th of 13,686
Nationally
1151st of 2,034
In South East
24th of 48
In Wealden
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
60%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
84
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sheepsetting Lane, Cross-in-Hand School, Heathfield
Wealden, TN21 0XG
Sheepsetting Lane, Cross-in-Hand School, Heathfield
Wealden, TN21 0XG
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