Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
139%
Capacity
150
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Northiam 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 150 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (139% of 108 places).
Ofsted has rated Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julia Bray, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7889th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 30 in Rother.
Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 17 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (27 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery include ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Drama, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Northiam 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 | Main Street, Rye, Rother, TN31 6NB |
| Headteacher | Julia Bray |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 150 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.5% |
| School Capacity | 150 / 108 (139% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7889th of 13,686
Nationally
1148th of 2,034
In South East
19th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
27 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
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Contact Information
Main Street, Rye
Rother, TN31 6NB
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