Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery
URN: 114532 • Wadhurst TN5 6SR
Overview
- Name
- Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 114532
- 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
- 63.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Hemsley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892783155
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sparrows Green Road, Wadhurst TN5 6SR
Summary
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery is a voluntary controlled school located in Wadhurst, East Sussex, serving a mixed-gender population of 296 pupils with a capacity of 325. The school is committed to a nurturing, family-centred environment underpinned by a strong Christian ethos. The vision of the school emphasizes the importance of curiosity, confidence, and respect, aiming to empower students to flourish academically and personally.
The curriculum at Wadhurst is broad and balanced, aligning with the National Curriculum while catering to the unique educational needs of its pupils. The school also offers an onsite nursery funded by East Sussex County Council, making early education accessible to families in the community. The school actively encourages collaboration between home and school, fostering strong relationships with parents and the wider community.
Wadhurst CE Primary School places a significant focus on its Christian distinctiveness, working closely with local church representatives to integrate values of dignity, respect, and community participation into daily school life. This approach aims to develop confident, creative, and caring citizens who are well-prepared for future challenges.
The curriculum at Wadhurst is broad and balanced, aligning with the National Curriculum while catering to the unique educational needs of its pupils. The school also offers an onsite nursery funded by East Sussex County Council, making early education accessible to families in the community. The school actively encourages collaboration between home and school, fostering strong relationships with parents and the wider community.
Wadhurst CE Primary School places a significant focus on its Christian distinctiveness, working closely with local church representatives to integrate values of dignity, respect, and community participation into daily school life. This approach aims to develop confident, creative, and caring citizens who are well-prepared for future challenges.
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- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Inclusion & SEND (sen)
- Calendar and Term Dates (calendar)
- Ofsted (download)
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- Wadhurst CE Primary School & Nursery (other)
- Sessions, Fees & Term Dates (other)
- Sickness policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 325
- Pupils
- 296
- Boys
- 159
- Girls
- 137
- FSM %
- 12.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 296 | 159 | 137 | 325 | 12.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 307 | 161 | 146 | 325 | 12.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 283 | 141 | 142 | 325 | 13.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 283 | 141 | 142 | 325 | 13.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 278 | 139 | 139 | 325 | 11.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 298 | 156 | 142 | 325 | 8.10 |
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