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Netherfield CofE Primary School

Rother, TN33 9QFPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#4,245
of 13,686 nationally

About Netherfield CofE Primary School

Netherfield CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 39 applications for just 16 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.44. Of those 39 applications, 14 were first-preference choices, and all 14 received an offer. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Rother area. The school is a Church of England primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11, with 127 pupils on roll against a capacity of 140. It is led by headteacher Laura Collins. In its most recent ungraded Ofsted inspection in July 2024, the school was judged to remain Outstanding, though inspectors noted some concerns that triggered a Section 5 next inspection. The previous graded inspection in February 2019 also rated the school Outstanding overall, with leadership and management and early years provision both judged Outstanding.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDarvel Down, Battle, Rother, TN33 9QF
HeadteacherLaura Collins
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils127
Free School Meals (FSM)14.2%
School Capacity127 / 140 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jul 2024): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolICT SuiteSensory RoomDining HallSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubArt ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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