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Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School

Wealden, BN24 5LPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 51 places
Ranking
#6,353
of 13,686 nationally

About Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School

Parents considering Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School will find strong signals of satisfaction from the community. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 97% of the 119 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. This is backed by very high individual scores: 98% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 99% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 94 applications for just 51 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 84. All 51 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is oversubscribed, those who put it first have a strong chance of getting in. Parents also reported feeling well-informed, with 99% agreeing the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 94% agreeing that concerns are dealt with properly.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Pevensey, Wealden, BN24 5LP
HeadteacherLuke Paramor
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils416
Free School Meals (FSM)18.0%
School Capacity416 / 420 (99% full)

The full report on this school

What 119 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School

Pevensey and Westham CofE 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.