Jarvis Brook Primary School

About Jarvis Brook Primary School

Jarvis Brook Primary School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2014. The school's leadership and management were also judged Good, and the ungraded inspection confirmed that standards have been maintained. When it comes to academic outcomes, the most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which sits at 43%. That is notably below the East Sussex local authority average of 59%, placing the school 111th out of 144 primary schools in the area. In the Wealden borough specifically, it ranks 42nd out of 48 schools, putting it in the bottom 50% nationally. The picture is mixed across individual subjects: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 71% in writing, but only 48% in maths, and just 10% reached the higher standard across all three disciplines.

Breaking down the Key Stage 2 results further, the average scores tell a slightly more nuanced story. Pupils achieved an average reading score of 106 and an average maths score of 102, both of which are close to the national benchmark of 100. At the higher end, 24% of pupils reached a higher standard in reading, 14% in writing and 14% in maths. The school's Progress 8 scores are not available, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points. However, the Ofsted report from 2025 noted that standards are being maintained, which suggests consistency since the last graded inspection. The school has a relatively small cohort of 110 pupils, and with 35.5% eligible for free school meals, it serves a community with above-average disadvantage. That context may partly explain the gap between its results and the LA average, though the school's ranking in the bottom tier nationally for combined expected standards is a clear area for attention.

Jarvis Brook is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It has capacity for 210 pupils but currently only 110 on roll, and for the 2025/26 intake it received 10 applications for 13 places, with 7 first-preference offers made — meaning it is not oversubscribed and should be accessible to most local families. Facilities include a library, art studios, a sensory room, a gymnasium and a sports hall, plus outdoor playgrounds and playing fields. The school offers a range of clubs including art, book club, drama and eco club, and sports such as football, netball, cricket, rounders, cross country and swimming. Its SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health support. This is a small, inclusive school that has turned around from a difficult Ofsted history and now offers a stable environment, particularly suited to families who value a close-knit setting with strong pastoral and SEND support.

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