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Stonegate Church of England Primary School

Rother, TN5 7ENPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#6,805
of 13,686 nationally

About Stonegate Church of England Primary School

Stonegate Church of England Primary School is a small, mixed state primary in Rother, East Sussex, and it is noticeably oversubscribed. The school currently has 117 pupils against a capacity of 105, meaning it is running over its official limit. Demand is strong: for 15 places in the 2025/26 admission round, the school received 51 total applications, with 19 listing it as a first preference. That works out to 3.4 applications per place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 9.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools. The school serves children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site, and its religious character is Church of England. The headteacher is Lucy Hazeldine.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressStation Road, Wadhurst, Rother, TN5 7EN
HeadteacherLucy Hazeldine
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils117
Free School Meals (FSM)9.4%
School Capacity117 / 105 (111% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsSensory RoomICT SuiteArt StudiosDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersTennisGymnasticsAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: stonegate.e-sussex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stonegate Church of England Primary School

Stonegate Church of England 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.