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Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School

Rother, TN31 6UWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#7,856
of 13,686 nationally

About Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School

Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School is a small village primary in Rother, East Sussex, currently teaching 66 pupils against a capacity of 105, so there is room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.2%, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools, suggesting a modestly above-average level of disadvantage in the intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 19 applications for 10 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.9, and all 10 first-preference applicants were offered a place. That means roughly half of all applicants missed out, so it is a popular choice locally. The school is a Church of England state primary, mixed gender, for ages 4 to 11, and is led by headteacher Lison Smart. Its small size means classes are likely to be intimate, and the school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, chapel, library, art studios, and outdoor playground.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPeasmarsh Church of England Primary School, Peasmarsh, Rye, Rother, TN31 6UW
HeadteacherLison Smart
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils66
Free School Meals (FSM)15.2%
School Capacity66 / 105 (63% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsDining HallSensory RoomArt StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketAthleticsCross CountryDanceNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaFilm ClubEco ClubCodingChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.