Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School
Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Peasmarsh, Rye, TN31 6UWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Rye for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 29 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
This is a small and friendly village school in the heart of its community. Pupils enjoy getting to know each other and being part of a village community. Pupils know how to make and keep friendships. They are clear that the school has helped them learn how to do this and can give examples of how this has impacted positively on their well-being and mental health. When children start school, topics in the curriculum are planned around what interests them and this approach gives the children a firm foundation on which to build as they get older. Pupils learn a full curriculum and enjoy it. They find learning memorable and develop a huge love of reading. They describe themselves as 'Peasmarsh Proud' of their efforts and rightly so. Pupils are happy at school and they say they feel safe. Staff and parents agree. There is a very comprehensive online safety programme which pupils are taught, and they are very knowledgeable about this. This contributes well to keeping them safe in today's world. Behaviour is good and pupils learn without distraction. Although there is some occasional bullying, it is dealt with effectively and swiftly.
What the school should improve
- Despite the school's good work to communicate with parents, which many appreciate very much, a small proportion of parents do not find this as effective as it could be. This means that these parents are not fully clear about some aspects of the school's work. The school should make sure that it liaises well with all parents and deals with any concerns effectively.
- Assessment processes are not yet as fully effective in some subjects as they are in others. This means that pupils could achieve even more in some subjects. The school should continue its work in this area to ensure that subsequent teaching meets pupils' needs consistently well across the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
65 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 32% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Beckley Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Wittersham Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% 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
- Mrs Emma Herbert
- Phone
- 01797230325
- Address
- Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Peasmarsh, Rye, TN31 6UW
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 114518
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.