Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School
URN: 147996 • BATTLE TN33 0RQ
Overview
- Name
- Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 147996
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Harvey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01424870585
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brede Lane, BATTLE TN33 0RQ
Summary
Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School is a small, mixed academy located in the village of Sedlescombe, East Sussex. With a current enrolment of 201 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment grounded in Christian values. The close-knit community allows staff to know each child as an individual, enabling tailored support to help them thrive academically and personally.
The school offers a creative and stimulating curriculum, enhanced by weekly Forest School sessions that take advantage of its rural setting. Sedlescombe CE Primary School emphasizes the importance of collaboration with families, ensuring open communication and partnership in the educational journey. The dedicated staff work diligently to make learning engaging and enjoyable, aiming to help every child reach their full potential.
In addition to its strong educational focus, the school maintains good links with St John the Baptist Church, further embedding its community ethos. The Parent and Teacher Association plays a vital role in supporting the school through fundraising and providing resources, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for all students.
The school offers a creative and stimulating curriculum, enhanced by weekly Forest School sessions that take advantage of its rural setting. Sedlescombe CE Primary School emphasizes the importance of collaboration with families, ensuring open communication and partnership in the educational journey. The dedicated staff work diligently to make learning engaging and enjoyable, aiming to help every child reach their full potential.
In addition to its strong educational focus, the school maintains good links with St John the Baptist Church, further embedding its community ethos. The Parent and Teacher Association plays a vital role in supporting the school through fundraising and providing resources, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Term Dates (sen)
- SEND Information for Parents (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (download)
- 01424 870585 (other)
- Curriculum Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 201
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 18.40
- Open date
- 2020-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 201 | 94 | 107 | 210 | 18.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 199 | 96 | 103 | 210 | 17.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 192 | 90 | 102 | 210 | 15.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 192 | 90 | 102 | 210 | 15.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 196 | 95 | 101 | 210 | 15.30 |
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