Salehurst Church of England Primary School
80%
Capacity
169
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Salehurst Church of England Primary School
Salehurst Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Rother community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 169 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Salehurst Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathryn Robertson, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10454th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 30 in Rother.
Salehurst Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 7 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Salehurst Church of England Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Rounders, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Book Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Salehurst 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 | George Hill, Robertsbridge, Rother, TN32 5BU |
| Headteacher | Kathryn Robertson |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 169 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.8% |
| School Capacity | 169 / 210 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (51%)
10454th of 13,686
Nationally
1567th of 2,034
In South East
27th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
51%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
51%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
15
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
George Hill, Robertsbridge
Rother, TN32 5BU
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