Dallington Church of England Primary School
The Street, Dallington, Heathfield, TN21 9NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dallington Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Heathfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 100th of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2013, report published 14 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 January 2023
Pupils thrive in this caring school. They form strong relationships with one another. Staff create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where pupils feel happy and safe. One pupil voiced the views of many when they said, 'Everyone supports you here, including the teachers.' For example, older pupils take on the role of 'playground leaders' and look after younger pupils during playtimes. Leaders understand the needs of each pupil and have high expectations for all. Staff across the two schools in the federation work together to broaden opportunities for pupils. One pupil said, and others agreed, 'Our teachers are really fun and engaging.' Teachers support all pupils well across the curriculum. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive helpful support in lessons. This enables them to succeed across the curriculum. Pupils behave well in class and around the school. They enjoy spending time with one another and make good use of the school grounds. For example, they grow vegetables in the school garden and develop their problem-solving skills in forest school. Pupils learn about their emotional well-being. This helps them to understand and manage their feelings better. On the rare occasion when bullying occurs, pupils are very confident that staff will resolve this swiftly.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not identified the sequence of learning precisely enough so that pupils develop understanding systematically. As a result, pupils do not always have the necessary prior knowledge for future learning. Leaders need to continue to refine the curriculum so that pupils achieve well in all subjects.
- There is inconsistency in curriculum implementation for some subjects. This means that pupils do not always learn the intended curriculum as well as they could. Leaders need to monitor curriculum implementation in all subjects to ensure that it is embedded securely and consistently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
118 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Dallington Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punnetts Town Community Primary School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Netherfield CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 72% met the expected standard |
| Burwash CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Parkside Community Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Cox
- Phone
- 01435830335
- Address
- The Street, Dallington, Heathfield, TN21 9NH
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 114498
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.