Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School
Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, BN27 4LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Hailsham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 4th of 4 primary schools in Hailsham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2017, report published 25 April 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 September 2022
Pupils thrive in this school. They show a genuine care for one another and form strong friendships. Staff know them well. Warm relationships between staff and pupils create a calm and respectful culture. Pupils are happy, feel safe and enjoy their learning. Pupils rise to the challenges set by their teachers so that they succeed in their academic and personal development. They show interest in what they learn and ask searching questions. Pupils take pride in roles they are given to make the school a great place to learn. They are well prepared for secondary school. The school's values of wisdom, peace, community, dignity, hope and joy drive the school. For example, the religious education (RE) curriculum focuses on a different value each term. This gives purpose and relevance to what is learned. Pupils model these values well. This creates a school where pupils are reflective and behave well. If bullying happens it is quickly resolved by adults. Pupils use the 'worry box' to share any concerns they have. They have every confidence that staff will help them if they have a problem or concern.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not checked that teachers fully understand how to deliver the planned curriculum. Consequently, some pupils are not progressing through this curriculum as well as they could in some subjects. Leaders need to ensure that teachers fully understand how learning is designed to build over time and that they follow the agreed approach to lessons.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Grove Academy | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Hawkes Farm Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| White House Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Hellingly Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Grovelands Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
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
- Headteacher Catherine Cottingham
- Phone
- 01323833148
- Address
- Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, BN27 4LG
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 114506
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.