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Hankham Primary School

Wealden, BN24 5AYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#4,839
of 13,686 nationally

About Hankham Primary School

Hankham Primary School is a mixed state primary in Wealden, East Sussex, serving 118 pupils aged 4 to 11. Within the local authority, it ranks 33rd out of 144 same-type schools, placing it comfortably in the top quarter of its peers. The top-performing schools nearby include St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School, Catsfield Church of England Primary School, and Blackboys Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Hankham’s own ranking score of 68 reflects solid performance, though it sits below those leading peers. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Polegate Primary School, 3. 5 km away, but Hankham itself holds a Good rating, a grade it has maintained consistently across its two most recent inspections, the latest in 2023.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHankham Road, Pevensey, Wealden, BN24 5AY
HeadteacherSarah Timlin
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils118
Free School Meals (FSM)28.0%
School Capacity118 / 140 (84% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:20-17:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hankham Primary School

Hankham 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.