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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Wealden, TN22 5DJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#3,722
of 13,686 nationally

About St Philip's Catholic Primary School

If you're looking at St Philip's Catholic Primary School, the first thing you'll notice is how strongly parents feel about it. In the most recent Parent View survey, a remarkable 94% of the 48 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a very high level of confidence. Digging into the detail, 96% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy here, and a combined 96% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular, too: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 46 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.59. Of those 46 applicants, 19 put St Philip's as their first preference, and all 19 were offered a place. So while it's oversubscribed, first-preference families have a strong chance of getting in. The school's Roman Catholic character will naturally appeal to some families, but the parent satisfaction data suggests its appeal is broader than that.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressHigh Street, Uckfield, Wealden, TN22 5DJ
HeadteacherSarah McCurdy
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils218
Free School Meals (FSM)14.5%
School Capacity218 / 210 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 48 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingCricketTennisCross CountryAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubChoirScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

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St Philip's Catholic 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.