Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
URN: 114504 • Forest Row RH18 5EB
Overview
- Name
- Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 114504
- 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
- 71.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Drury (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01342823380
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Forest Row CE Primary School, Forest Row RH18 5EB
Summary
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery, located in the rural village of Forest Row near Ashdown Forest, is a voluntary controlled school with a mixed-gender population of 181 pupils. With a capacity of 210, the school fosters a strong sense of belonging and community, as highlighted in its recent Ofsted report. The school's ethos is deeply rooted in Christian values, aiming to nurture children into loving, resilient individuals ready for life's challenges.
The curriculum at Forest Row is designed to provide a rich and stimulating environment where children can thrive both emotionally and academically. The school emphasizes the importance of personal, social, and health education (PSHE), integrating its values into various subjects and projects. Each term, a specific Christian value is focused on, supported by relevant Bible verses, encouraging pupils to reflect on their actions and relationships.
In addition to academic support, the school prioritises the emotional well-being of its students, ensuring they feel safe and supported. Through initiatives like Picture News, children engage with current affairs and develop an understanding of British values, fostering a well-rounded education that prepares them for future experiences.
The curriculum at Forest Row is designed to provide a rich and stimulating environment where children can thrive both emotionally and academically. The school emphasizes the importance of personal, social, and health education (PSHE), integrating its values into various subjects and projects. Each term, a specific Christian value is focused on, supported by relevant Bible verses, encouraging pupils to reflect on their actions and relationships.
In addition to academic support, the school prioritises the emotional well-being of its students, ensuring they feel safe and supported. Through initiatives like Picture News, children engage with current affairs and develop an understanding of British values, fostering a well-rounded education that prepares them for future experiences.
Useful links
- Governor Vacancies (governance)
- Subjects, progression and SEND adaptations (sen)
- SEND Art (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Computing (sen)
- SEND Design Technology (sen)
- SEND Humanities (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND MFL (sen)
- SEND Music (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Wivelsfield Primary School (79.5)
- Little Common School (76.3)
- St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School (73.4)
- Burwash CofE School (72.2)
- Barcombe Church of England Primary School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 181
- Boys
- 100
- Girls
- 81
- FSM %
- 22.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 181 | 100 | 81 | 210 | 22.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 165 | 91 | 74 | 210 | 20.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 167 | 97 | 70 | 210 | 19.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 167 | 97 | 70 | 210 | 19.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 164 | 93 | 71 | 210 | 17.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 178 | 93 | 85 | 210 | 11.80 |
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