Fletching Church of England Primary School
About Fletching Church of England Primary School
Fletching Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Wealden borough of East Sussex, with just 79 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105. That leaves around a quarter of its spaces empty, which is unusual for a popular village school. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 25.3%, well above the national average of roughly 23% and significantly higher than the East Sussex average of around 17%, suggesting the school serves a notably less affluent catchment than many of its local peers. Despite the spare capacity, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 32 applications for just 12 places, with all 12 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.67, meaning nearly three families applied for every place, though the fact that every first-preference child got in hints that the school is a realistic first choice for local families rather than a distant gamble.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2022Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:40-08:50
Source: fletchingschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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