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Etchingham Church of England Primary School

Rother, TN19 7BYPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#9,966
of 13,686 nationally

About Etchingham Church of England Primary School

Etchingham Church of England Primary School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, but the detail beneath that headline tells a more nuanced story. The school earned Outstanding marks in two of the five graded categories: early years provision, and behaviour and attitudes. That means the youngest children get an excellent start, and the general atmosphere around the school is notably positive. On the academic front, the key metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2. That figure sits at 53%, which is below the East Sussex local authority average of 59%. The school ranks 89th out of 144 primary schools in the county on this measure, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. It’s a mixed picture: the school is clearly strong on behaviour and early years, but its core academic outcomes at the end of primary are not keeping pace with the wider area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressParsonage Croft, Etchingham, Rother, TN19 7BY
HeadteacherCherane Marshall
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils98
Free School Meals (FSM)13.3%
School Capacity98 / 105 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballGymnasticsCricketSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook 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 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: etchingham.greenschoolsonline.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Etchingham Church of England Primary School

Etchingham 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.