Rye Community Primary School

URN: 141807 • TN31 7ND

Overview

Name
Rye Community Primary School
URN
141807
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
36.9 / 100
Rye Community Primary School building in

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Barry Blakelock (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
The Grove, TN31 7ND
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Summary

Rye Community Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in East Sussex, serving 427 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school prioritises a warm and inclusive environment, where each child is recognised as an individual. The ethos is built around the core values of respect, independence, resilience, and compassion, fostering well-rounded citizens who contribute positively to society.

The curriculum at Rye Community Primary is designed to meet the needs of its learners, focusing on essential knowledge, skills, and vocabulary that build progressively each year. The school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between home and school, ensuring that families are actively involved in their children's education and development.

As part of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust, Rye Community Primary collaborates with local schools to provide a consistent educational experience from nursery through to secondary education. The school is committed to continuous improvement and offers a range of opportunities beyond the classroom to support the holistic development of its pupils.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
427
Boys
225
Girls
202
FSM %
25.30
Open date
2015-03-01
Close date
2018-10-31
Last Ofsted
2018-01-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 427 225 202 420 25.30
2024-09-11 427 225 202 420 25.30
2023-09-11 427 225 202 420 25.30
2022-09-11 427 225 202 420 25.30
2021-09-11 427 225 202 420 25.30
2020-09-11 427 225 202 420 25.30

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