St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School

URN: 114563 • Winchelsea TN36 4ED

Overview

Name
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
URN
114563
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Dale Saxby (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01797226479
Website
Visit
Address
Friars Road, Winchelsea TN36 4ED

Summary

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Winchelsea, East Sussex, with a current enrolment of 139 pupils and a capacity of 150. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values such as friendship, peace, love, and compassion, which are integral to its ethos. The leadership team, headed by Mr. Dale Saxby, emphasizes a stimulating and inspiring learning experience for all students.

The curriculum at St Thomas' is designed to be engaging and creative, encouraging pupils to explore and discover their learning potential. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the excitement pupils feel about attending school and the strong focus on creativity within the learning framework. The school also provides dedicated support for children with special educational needs, ensuring that every child receives the attention they need to thrive.

Community involvement is a key aspect of St Thomas', with opportunities for parents to engage and contribute to the school's development. The governing body is actively involved in maintaining high educational standards and welcomes feedback from parents to enhance the school experience for all students.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
150
Pupils
139
Boys
68
Girls
71
FSM %
16.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 139 68 71 150 16.50
2024-09-11 131 63 68 150 18.30
2023-09-11 135 63 72 150 20.00
2022-09-11 135 63 72 150 20.00
2021-09-11 137 57 80 150 21.90
2020-09-11 147 63 84 140 17.00

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