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Crowhurst CofE Primary School

Crowhurst CofE Primary School

Rother, TN33 9AJPrimary School·Ages 5-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressForewood Lane, Battle, Rother, TN33 9AJ
HeadteacherSimon Page
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils93
Free School Meals (FSM)23.7%
School Capacity93 / 105 (89% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (9 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
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

Top 58%

1142nd of 2,034

In South East

Top 56%

18th of 30

In Rother

Top 60%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

60%

Expected Standard

13%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:73%
Higher:40%
Writing
Expected:93%
Higher:27%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:67%
Higher:20%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +7%

'22/23

53%

'23/24

60%

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

8
Forest SchoolArt StudiosSensory RoomMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountrySwimmingAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubGardeningChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

9

Applications

25

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crowhurst CofE Primary School

Crowhurst CofE 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

01424830324www.crowhurst.e-sussex.sch.uk

Forewood Lane, Battle

Rother, TN33 9AJ

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Forewood Lane, Battle

Rother, TN33 9AJ

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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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