SchoolScoresHurst Green CofE Primary School and Nursery
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
London Road, Hurst Green, Etchingham, TN19 7PN
01580 860375 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 May 2019. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
East Sussex comparisons use the 88 of its 144 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 56 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 32nd highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 26th highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 25th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern Joint 16th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 47%). 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. East Sussex figures pool parents at the East Sussex 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
14 pupils in this year group.
71% — 10 points above the East Sussex average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 29% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 38 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Etchingham. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 25.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Etchingham. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Etchingham. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Etchingham. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 9.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Etchingham. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Etchingham. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Etchingham. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Etchingham. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Etchingham. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Etchingham. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Etchingham. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Etchingham CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Salehurst CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawkhurst CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hurst Green CofE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Hurst Green CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Hurst Green CofE Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hurst Green CofE Primary School and Nursery?
100% of the 60 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hurst Green CofE Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hurst Green CofE Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put Hurst Green CofE Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 20 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 16 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 148741.
- 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.