Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
201
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School
Sedlescombe 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 201 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Harvey, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8740th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 30 in Rother.
Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 29 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Library, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Dance, Rounders, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Sedlescombe 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 | Brede Lane, BATTLE, Rother, TN33 0RQ |
| Headteacher | Caroline Harvey |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.4% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Nov 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8740th of 13,686
Nationally
1300th of 2,034
In South East
22nd of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
57%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Brede Lane, BATTLE
Rother, TN33 0RQ
Journey to School
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