Ninfield Church of England Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Inadequate

Church Lane, Ninfield, Battle, TN33 9JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ninfield Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Battle for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 127th of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Inadequate, from an inspection in June 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 June 2022, report published 4 October 2022

Overall effectiveness: Inadequate
Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Inadequate
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Not met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

14 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths64%

64%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

129 pupils on roll, with places for 140

Eligible for free school meals24%

24%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.8%

0.8%, 20.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.4%

12.4%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ninfield Church of England Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Catsfield Church of England Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	69% met the expected standard
Glenleigh Park Primary Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	62% met the expected standard
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	47% met the expected standard
Little Common School	3 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	68% met the expected standard
King Offa Primary Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Harvey
Phone: 01424892486
Website: ninfieldceschool.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Church Lane, Ninfield, Battle, TN33 9JW
Local authority: East Sussex
URN: 149576

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.