Ninfield Church of England Primary School
98%
Capacity
137
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Ninfield Church of England Primary School
Ninfield Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wealden community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 137 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated Ninfield Church of England Primary School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Harvey, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4126th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 48 in Wealden.
Ninfield Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 15 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ninfield Church of England Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cricket, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Gardening, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wealden, Ninfield Church of England Primary School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Lane, Battle, Wealden, TN33 9JW |
| Headteacher | Caroline Harvey |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 137 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.6% |
| School Capacity | 137 / 140 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4126th of 13,686
Nationally
560th of 2,034
In South East
9th of 48
In Wealden
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Lane, Battle
Wealden, TN33 9JW
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