St Philip's Catholic Primary School
104%
Capacity
218
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Philip's Catholic Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wealden community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Philip's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah McCurdy, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3722nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 48 in Wealden.
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 29 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
St Philip's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 94% recommending the school (48 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Philip's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wealden, St Philip's Catholic 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | High Street, Uckfield, Wealden, TN22 5DJ |
| Headteacher | Sarah McCurdy |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.5% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 210 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3722nd of 13,686
Nationally
508th of 2,034
In South East
8th of 48
In Wealden
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
48 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Philip's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
High Street, Uckfield
Wealden, TN22 5DJ
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