Stone Cross School
101%
Capacity
423
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Stone Cross School
Stone Cross School is a popular choice among local families, with 171 applications for just 59 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.9. Of those, 58 first-preference families were offered a spot, reflecting strong demand. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in December 2023, confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held since its last graded inspection in 2014. The previous graded inspection in 2010 also rated the school Good overall, with Good leadership and management and Good early years provision. While the Parent View data isn’t available in this snapshot, the high application numbers suggest parents see Stone Cross as a solid option in the Wealden area.
Academically, Stone Cross performs around the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 61% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, just above the East Sussex local authority average of 59%. The school’s average scores were 105 in reading and 103 in maths, both slightly above the national benchmark of 100. However, the proportion reaching the higher standard was modest: 26% in reading, 16% in maths and just 2% in writing. Nationally, Stone Cross ranks in the bottom half of primary schools on this combined measure, sitting at the 54th percentile. Within Wealden, it ranks 21st out of 48 schools, placing it in the middle of the pack locally.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a Forest School, library, music rooms, ICT suite, sensory room, art studios, playing fields and even a chapel. Sports provision covers swimming, athletics, dance, cricket, gymnastics, cross country and rounders, with clubs such as science, drama, coding and book club. SEND support is well-developed, with provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, social and emotional mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 14.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a mixed catchment. It’s a good fit for families seeking a well-subscribed community primary with solid SEND support and a strong outdoor learning offer, though those prioritising high academic stretch may want to explore nearby options like Polegate Primary School, rated Outstanding and 3.2 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Adur Drive, Pevensey, Wealden, BN24 5EF |
| Headteacher | Emma Clements |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 423 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 423 / 420 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Dec 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7479th of 13,686
Nationally
1062nd of 2,034
In South East
21st of 48
In Wealden
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
61%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed59
171
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British89.8%
- Mixed3.3%
- White (other)3.1%
- Asian2.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Adur Drive, Pevensey
Wealden, BN24 5EF
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