High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School
Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood, Uckfield, TN22 4ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Uckfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 16th of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 14 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
This is a successful, friendly and welcoming school. The school has a positive atmosphere and all its pupils are welcomed and nurtured. The school's values of belief, curiosity, kindness and resilience are well embedded. Pupils show these attributes in their work and how they behave towards each other. Staff know their pupils and families extremely well and there is a real sense of community. Behaviour in and around school is exceptional. All children, including the most vulnerable, know what the school expects of them. Older pupils are role models for younger pupils. The strength of relationships permeates all aspects of school life. This helps pupils to overcome challenges and thoroughly enjoy school life. The school is ambitious for what pupils can achieve. The provision disadvantaged pupils receive is meticulously considered. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This enables them to play a full part in school life and achieve as well as they can. Pupils benefit from lots of opportunities beyond the classroom. There is an extensive range of after-school clubs and pupil leadership roles. Exciting trips and visits take place which enhance the curriculum pupils receive.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment processes are not fully in place, and staff are not always systematically checking what pupils have learned and can remember. As a result, not all pupils achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers use assessment to check what pupils have learned and use this information to adapt the curriculum so that all pupils develop and embed a detailed knowledge in all areas of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
101 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxted CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Bonners CofE School & Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Jarvis Brook Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ashdown Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% 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 Karl Luckhurst
- Phone
- 01825733231
- Address
- Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood, Uckfield, TN22 4AD
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 114507
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.