Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School

URN: 114496 • Heathfield TN21 0XG

Overview

Name
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
URN
114496
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Massheder (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01435862941
Website
Visit
Address
Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield TN21 0XG

Summary

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School, located in Heathfield, East Sussex, is a voluntary controlled school with a mixed-gender population of 385 pupils. The school aims to provide a nurturing and inspiring environment, underpinned by strong Christian values. The mission is to enable each child to thrive and reach their full potential within a supportive community.

The curriculum at Cross-in-Hand is designed to be broad, balanced, and creative, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed. The school places a strong emphasis on developing children's spiritual, moral, social, and cultural awareness. Staff members are dedicated to fostering a positive learning atmosphere, where children feel valued and encouraged to express themselves.

Parental involvement is highly encouraged, with the school recognizing the importance of collaboration between families and educators. Cross-in-Hand is committed to continuous improvement, striving to enhance the educational experience for all students while maintaining a welcoming and inclusive community.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
385
Boys
203
Girls
182
FSM %
14.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-04-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 385 203 182 420 14.10
2024-09-11 370 201 169 420 15.40
2023-09-11 386 205 181 420 15.30
2022-09-11 386 205 181 420 15.30
2021-09-11 367 192 175 420 16.10
2020-09-11 333 180 153 420 10.80

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