Hellingly Community Primary School

About Hellingly Community Primary School

Hellingly Community Primary School, a state primary in Wealden, East Sussex, performs broadly in line with the local authority average for its type. The most recent Key Stage 2 data shows the school achieving a score of 59, which matches the East Sussex LA average for primary schools exactly. This places Hellingly squarely in the middle of the pack, neither outperforming nor underperforming the typical local school. For context, the top-performing primary in the area, St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School, scores 92, while other strong local peers like Catsfield Church of England Primary School and Blackboys Church of England Primary School score 88 and 86 respectively. Hellingly’s result suggests consistent, solid academic provision without the standout performance of these higher-ranked neighbours.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection rated it Good, a grade it has held across its recent inspections. This aligns with the majority of schools in East Sussex, where only 10 out of 144 primary schools have achieved the top Outstanding rating. Hellingly’s Good rating indicates effective teaching and leadership, with pupils making expected progress. The school does not have a sixth form, as it caters for children aged 4 to 11, and there is no nursery provision on site. With a capacity of 242, it is a moderately sized primary, and its mixed gender intake reflects the typical community school model.

Hellingly offers a practical range of facilities including an ICT suite, sports hall, playing fields, music rooms, and art studios, alongside a Forest School programme that provides outdoor learning opportunities. Clubs such as Film Club, Chess, Science Club, and Art Club extend the school day, while sports include cross country, rounders, athletics, and netball. The school also has a chapel on site, though it has no religious character. For families seeking a stable, Good-rated primary with a broad set of facilities and a curriculum that balances academics with outdoor and creative activities, Hellingly is a solid choice. Its exact alignment with the LA average suggests it will suit parents who value consistency over exceptional headline results.

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