St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
High Street, Hartfield, TN7 4AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Hartfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 99th of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 July 2016, report published 12 September 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
Pupils delight in attending this welcoming school. Staff show a keen interest in the welfare of the pupils. The school's vision of pupils 'being the best that they can be in a thriving community' is evident throughout the school. Playtimes are joyful. Pupils of all ages play with one another. They clamber on the pirate ship and relish playing games together. Older pupils buddy up with younger children. The school is a place where pupils are happy and safe. The school is ambitious for its pupils. Pupils achieve well across a broad range of subjects. They produce high-quality work that adorns the corridors. They explore their learning through a variety of engaging activities. For example, pupils visit a local farm for forest activities. They learn about teamwork and how to care for their environment. Pupils are articulate and talk with confidence about what they learn. Pupils behave exceptionally well. The school sets clear expectations for behaviour and helps pupils to abide by these in a caring and compassionate manner. Pupils are respectful of one another and courteous towards adults. Pupils appointed as peer guardians help to resolve conflicts that arise in the playground.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school's adaptive teaching approaches are not firmly embedded. This affects how well some pupils with SEND learn the intended curriculum. Where this is the case, the school should ensure that these approaches are firmly embedded so that pupils with SEND gain the important subject knowledge they need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
81 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Ashurst Wood Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr James Procter
- Phone
- 01892770221
- Address
- High Street, Hartfield, TN7 4AA
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 114553
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.