Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
89%
Capacity
194
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England 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 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 218 places).
Ofsted has rated Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Siobhan Andrews, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1606th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 30 in Rother.
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Swimming, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Eco Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Guestling Bradshaw 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 | Rye Road, Hastings, Rother, TN35 4LS |
| Headteacher | Siobhan Andrews |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.2% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 218 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1606th of 13,686
Nationally
215th of 2,034
In South East
4th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
80%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rye Road, Hastings
Rother, TN35 4LS
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