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Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School

Wealden, TN6 2SDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
56 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#11,129
of 13,686 nationally

About Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School

Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School sits in the bottom half of East Sussex primaries when it comes to the key headline measure of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. At 48%, that figure is notably below the local authority average of 59% for the 2023/24 academic year. The school ranks 97th out of 144 similar schools in the county, placing it in the bottom 50% nationally. However, the picture is more mixed when you look at individual subjects. In maths, 72% of pupils met the expected standard, and the average scaled score of 103 is solid. Reading is similar, with 74% hitting the expected mark and an average score of 104. The real drag comes from writing, where only 59% reached the expected level, and just 8% achieved the higher standard. So while the school isn't struggling across the board, the combined figure pulls it down, and parents should look closely at how writing is being taught.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCrowborough Hill, Crowborough, Wealden, TN6 2SD
HeadteacherVicki Edwards
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils383
Free School Meals (FSM)18.8%
School Capacity383 / 420 (91% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Sir Henry Fermor 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.