Salehurst Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address George Hill
Robertsbridge
East Sussex
TN32 5BU
Phone 01580880288
Reference Number 114521

Salehurst Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains. The school nurtures a positive environment where pupils feel valued and their achievements are celebrated. Strong relationships among staff and pupils contribute to a safe learning atmosphere, with a clear focus on respect and kindness. The curriculum has been revised thoughtfully, particularly in English and mathematics, where pupils show good progress. However, some subjects in the wider curriculum require further development.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 169
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 48.52%
Girls: 51.48%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 17.8%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 3.6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 24.1
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 24.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 24

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 9 11 20
2 12 15 27
3 12 12 24
4 10 5 15
5 19 13 32
6 9 16 25

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 86.4%
White, Other 4.7%
Mixed, Other 3.6%
White & Black (African) 2.4%
African 1.8%
Irish 1.2%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 30 Nov 2022
Date Report
30 Nov 2022 School inspection:
09 May 2017 Short inspection
12 Dec 2012 Full inspection:
01 May 2012 Curriculum and development visit
09 Nov 2010 Full inspection:
31 Oct 2007 Full inspection:
19 May 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils feel safe and valued in a nurturing environment.
  • Strong relationships help maintain a positive atmosphere.
  • High expectations lead to good achievements in English and mathematics.
  • Well-structured curriculum with a focus on reading from an early age.
  • Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place.
  • Governance is strong with skilled governors supporting school leadership.

Areas for Improvement

  • The curriculum in some subjects is not fully implemented.
  • Pupils do not achieve as well in some subjects in the wider curriculum.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 32%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

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 103
Maths 99

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -4
Writing -3.1
Maths -5.2

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 3 0
Third Preference 5 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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