Nutley Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 5-11
Religion Church of England
Address High Street
Nutley
Uckfield
East Sussex
TN22 3NW
Phone 01825712575
Reference Number 114517

Nutley Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, with notable strengths in safeguarding, attendance, and personal development. The school has fostered a warm and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported. Attendance rates are significantly better than the national average, and the commitment to supporting vulnerable pupils, especially those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), is evident through tailored interventions and strong parental collaboration. The school's values are reflected in the positive relationships among pupils and between pupils and staff, creating a culture of kindness and respect. However, there are areas that require improvement, particularly in mathematics, where standards have not been consistently high, and some pupils have gaps in their knowledge due to variations in teaching practices. There are also concerns regarding the quality of teaching in some subjects, which does not always effectively build on pupils’ existing knowledge. Leadership changes have recently been implemented to address these issues, and with the right focus, the school is working to ensure that all pupils achieve their best and remember important knowledge securely over time.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 64
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.13%
Girls: 46.88%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 17.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 3.1%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 16
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 9
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 23

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 4 1 5
2 4 3 7
3 5 4 9
4 3 7 10
5 6 7 13
6 8 6 14

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 95.3%
White, Other 3.1%
White & Black (African) 1.6%

Overall Ofsted Rating Needs attention
 >  Leadership & Governance Expected standard
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Strong standard
 >  Achievement Needs attention
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Strong standard
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Needs attention
 >  Inclusion Expected standard
 >  Early Years Expected standard
Last Report Date 06 Jan 2026
Date Report
06 Jan 2026 School inspection
22 Jun 2021 School inspection
08 Jun 2016 Short inspection
17 May 2012 Full inspection
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
11 Oct 2006 Full inspection
29 Jan 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong culture of safeguarding where all pupils feel safe.
  • High levels of attendance, particularly among vulnerable pupils.
  • Positive and respectful relationships across the school community.
  • Highly effective personal development program that prepares pupils for life beyond school.
  • Well-targeted support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
  • Effective pastoral care enhancing pupils' emotional well-being.
  • Opportunities for a broad curriculum enriched by educational visits.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent standards in mathematics with some pupils' attainment below average.
  • Gaps in pupils' knowledge in phonics and writing due to variations in teaching.
  • Teaching does not consistently build effectively on pupils' prior knowledge.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 54%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 8%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 107
Maths 101

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -1.2
Writing -0.5
Maths -4.9

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 3 0
Third Preference 7 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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