Stonegate Church of England Primary School
111%
Capacity
117
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Stonegate Church of England Primary School
Stonegate Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Rother community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 117 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Stonegate Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucy Hazeldine, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6805th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 30 in Rother.
Stonegate Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 15 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
Stonegate Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.4/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stonegate Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Gymnastics, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Stonegate Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Station Road, Wadhurst, Rother, TN5 7EN |
| Headteacher | Lucy Hazeldine |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 117 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.4% |
| School Capacity | 117 / 105 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6805th of 13,686
Nationally
955th of 2,034
In South East
13th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
63%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
51
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Wadhurst
Rother, TN5 7EN
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