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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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