SchoolScoresNutley CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
High Street, Nutley, Uckfield, TN22 3NW
01825 712575 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 January 2026 , published 1 March 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 3 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
East Sussex comparisons use the 10 of its 144 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 134 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 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 26% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 87% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 46% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 77% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 29% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 76% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 41% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 86% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 44%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
13 pupils in this year group.
54% — 7 points below the East Sussex average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 54% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 20 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 13 state primary schools in Uckfield. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 25.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 10th highest of 13 state primary schools in Uckfield. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 13 state primary schools in Uckfield. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 9th highest of 13 state primary schools in Uckfield. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 9.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Uckfield. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Uckfield. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Uckfield. 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 13 state primary schools in Uckfield. 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 12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Uckfield. Higher than 2% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 13 state primary schools in Uckfield. Higher than 14% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.4 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 11 state primary schools in Uckfield. Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 40.0% | 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
- Danehill CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fletching CofE Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Nutley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Nutley CofE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 3 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Nutley CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Nutley CofE Primary School?
89% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Nutley CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Nutley CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Nutley CofE Primary School as their first choice for 6 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 6 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 114517.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.