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Staplecross Methodist Primary School

Rother, TN32 5QDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#12,692
of 13,686 nationally

About Staplecross Methodist Primary School

Staplecross Methodist Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results sit well below the East Sussex local authority average, a gap that parents considering this small village school will want to weigh carefully. Just 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in the 2023/24 academic year, compared with a LA average of 59%. That places the school 115th out of 144 primary schools in the county, and 28th out of 30 in the Rother district. The picture is mixed by subject: reading scores are a relative strength, with 81% of pupils reaching the expected level and an average scaled score of 103, while maths tells a different story, with only 44% at the expected standard and an average score of 100. Higher-attaining pupils are scarce — no child achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined, and just 6% did so in reading alone.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterMethodist
AddressBodiam Road, Bodiam Road, Robertsbridge, Rother, TN32 5QD
HeadteacherJoanne Meeds
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils84
Free School Meals (FSM)23.8%
School Capacity84 / 105 (80% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
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, 27 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSensory RoomLibraryDining HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingFootballAthleticsCricketGymnasticsRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningEco ClubScience ClubBook ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Staplecross Methodist 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.