St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
93%
Capacity
139
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
St Thomas' Church of England Aided 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 139 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 150 places).
Ofsted has rated St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dale Saxby, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6182nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 30 in Rother.
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 22 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Dance, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Drama, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, St Thomas' Church of England Aided 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 | Friars Road, Winchelsea, Rother, TN36 4ED |
| Headteacher | Dale Saxby |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 139 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.5% |
| School Capacity | 139 / 150 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6182nd of 13,686
Nationally
879th of 2,034
In South East
12th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Friars Road, Winchelsea
Rother, TN36 4ED
Journey to School
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