Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
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
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Apr 2024Latest 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
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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