Rye Community Primary School
55%
Capacity
233
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Rye Community Primary School
Rye Community Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Rother community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 233 pupils on roll, operating at 55% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rye Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fran Brassleay, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9980th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 30 in Rother.
Rye Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 22 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
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 Rye Community Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Swimming, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Rye Community 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | The Grove, Rye, Rother, TN31 7ND |
| Headteacher | Fran Brassleay |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 233 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.8% |
| School Capacity | 233 / 420 (55% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9980th of 13,686
Nationally
1484th of 2,034
In South East
25th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
39%
'23/24
53%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
27
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Grove, Rye
Rother, TN31 7ND
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