Etchingham Church of England Primary School
Parsonage Croft, High Street, Etchingham, TN19 7BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Etchingham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Etchingham for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 60th of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2023, report published 26 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils delight in attending this caring village school. They uphold the school's values of friendship, tolerance and compassion in class and when at play. Playtimes are joyful. Pupils make up adventurous stories on the 'boat' and enjoy spending time in the playhouse. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They form positive and lasting friendships. When at play, they show a genuine care for one another. As one pupil said, 'This school is a great community where we are all united together.' Older pupils take on the role of 'reading buddies' and read with children in Reception class. Pupils are safe and happy. On the rare occasion when bullying happens, staff deal with this swiftly and effectively. Staff have high expectations for all pupils. Children in the early years experience a great start to their life in school. They delight in the wide range of play activities on offer in their outside area. For example, they create mini assault courses and build their confidence in the outdoor performance area. Older pupils develop their interests and knowledge across a broad range of subjects well. They learn to be inquisitive and adventurous in class. Pupils develop resilience though activities in the 'forest school'. They develop their global awareness through the twinning link with a school in Malawi.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, leaders have not yet identified clearly enough the curriculum content and how this builds progressively. This means that there are some minor inconsistencies in how subjects are taught and pupils' learning is not as deep as it could be. Subject leaders need to clarify the progression of learning in all subjects and ensure that teachers implement this consistently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
98 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Etchingham Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burwash CofE School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Salehurst Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 32% met the expected standard |
| Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Stonegate Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Cherane Marshall
- Phone
- 01580819218
- Address
- Parsonage Croft, High Street, Etchingham, TN19 7BY
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 114502
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.