Crowhurst CofE Primary School
89%
Capacity
93
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Crowhurst CofE Primary School
Crowhurst CofE 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 93 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Crowhurst CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Page, 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 7871st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 30 in Rother.
Crowhurst CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 9 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
Crowhurst CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Crowhurst CofE Primary School include Forest School, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Crowhurst CofE 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 | Forewood Lane, Battle, Rother, TN33 9AJ |
| Headteacher | Simon Page |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 93 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.7% |
| School Capacity | 93 / 105 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7871st of 13,686
Nationally
1142nd of 2,034
In South East
18th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Forewood Lane, Battle
Rother, TN33 9AJ
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