Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery
95%
Capacity
125
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Rother community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 125 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 131 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Robinson, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7314th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 30 in Rother.
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 15 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery include Library, Gymnasium, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Rounders, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Fords, Winchelsea, Rother, TN36 4BX |
| Headteacher | Paula Robinson |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 125 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.4% |
| School Capacity | 125 / 131 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7314th of 13,686
Nationally
1036th of 2,034
In South East
15th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
61%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Fords, Winchelsea
Rother, TN36 4BX
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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