St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
100%
Capacity
419
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Rother community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 419 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Angela Hamill, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 206th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 30 in Rother.
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 141 applications for 60 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (59 responses).
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 St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Gardening, Drama and 1 more.
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, St Peter and St Paul CofE 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Buckhurst Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, Rother, TN40 1QE |
| Headteacher | Angela Hamill |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.4% |
| School Capacity | 419 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
206th of 13,686
Nationally
27th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'23/24
92%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
59 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
141
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Buckhurst Road, Bexhill-on-Sea
Rother, TN40 1QE
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