SchoolScoresDenton Community Primary School and Nursery
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Acacia Road, Denton, Newhaven, BN9 0QJ
01273 513377 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 April 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Newhaven | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newhaven. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newhaven. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newhaven. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newhaven. Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newhaven. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 73% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 14th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 68% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newhaven. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newhaven figures pool parents at the Newhaven schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
52% — 9 points below the East Sussex average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in East Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 78 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 8 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Newhaven. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.4% | 25.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Newhaven. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Newhaven. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Newhaven. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 9.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Newhaven. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Newhaven. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Newhaven. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Newhaven. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Newhaven. Higher than 96% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.4 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Newhaven. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Newhaven. Higher than 81% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.5% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Harbour Primary and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Breakwater Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- High Cliff Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seaford Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Peacehaven Heights Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cradle Hill Community Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Denton Community Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 April 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Denton Community Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Denton Community Primary School and Nursery?
95% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Denton Community Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Denton Community Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Denton Community Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 114433.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.