Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Brede Lane, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0RQOpen in maps

Sedlescombe 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 36th of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 March 2012, report published 30 March 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 November 2023

Pupils at Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School benefit from inspiring learning experiences. The curriculum ensures that every pupil feels a sense of belonging and can identify themselves in the range of stories, texts and topics that they encounter. Right from the start, pupils become curious and eager learners. Expectations for learning are high and pupils do all that they can to meet and exceed the challenges set. Pupils are kind and understanding. Their behaviour is positive in classrooms and around the school. All members of the school community treat each other with respect. Newcomers are welcomed. Pupils of all ages work together, play together, and look after one another well. The oldest pupils particularly enjoy acting as 'buddies' to the youngest pupils in school 'so we know they always have a friend'. There is a strong sense of community. Pupils in classes collaborate well and earn 'party points'. When enough points have been collected, pupils agree on a class party theme. The atmosphere is one of care and compassion. Pupils know that they can turn to any adult for support if needed. Pupils thrive and enjoy all aspects of school life because they feel safe, happy and secure.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths79%

79%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

199 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals17.6%

17.6%, 8.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.5%

3.5%, 18.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.1%

15.1%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Westfield School2 milesOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Staplecross Methodist Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good50% met the expected standard
Brede Primary School3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard100% met the expected standard
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy4 milesOfsted: Outstanding73% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
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
01424870585
Website
sedlescombe.school
Address
Brede Lane, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0RQ
Local authority
East Sussex
URN
147996

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.