SchoolScoresStone Cross School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Adur Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey, BN24 5EF
01323 461002 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 September 2014.
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 7 December 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
112 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 37th highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 43rd highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 29th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 57% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 84 parents who had raised a concern Joint 32nd highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 84% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 31st highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
60 pupils in this year group.
53% — 8 points below the East Sussex average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 67 |
| Of those, offered a place | 60 (90%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 177 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.0 · 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
| Pupils | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Pevensey. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 25.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Pevensey. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Pevensey. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Pevensey. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 9.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Pevensey. 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 3 state primary schools in Pevensey. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Pevensey. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Pevensey. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 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 Pevensey. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Pevensey. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.8 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Pevensey. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 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
- Shinewater Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hankham Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Rise Primary School and Nursery 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025
- Heron Park Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakwood Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkland Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- Parkland Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langney Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tollgate Community Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Stone Cross School's Ofsted rating?
Stone Cross School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 September 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 December 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Stone Cross School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Stone Cross School?
96% of the 112 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Stone Cross School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Stone Cross School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 67 families put Stone Cross School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 60 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 114484.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.