Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery
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Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a Church of England school (voluntary controlled) in Winchelsea for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. It has 121 pupils and room for 131. About 20 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, a bit fewer than at most schools. We give it 60 out of 100. That puts it in line with schools like it, ahead of 65% of the 50 schools most like it. Ofsted's last grade was good, back in 2024.
High Fords, Icklesham, Winchelsea, TN36 4BX01424 814448ickleshamcp.e-sussex.sch.ukMrs Paula Robinson headteacherAll details
What Ofsted found
A shorter visit on 5 June 2024 found nothing to change the school's grade. Read the report on Ofsted's website.
Good overall. A shorter follow-up visit found nothing to change that. The last full inspection was before September 2019, which is as far back as Ofsted's public records go, so we can't show its date or the grades for each area.
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2025
15 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 15 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 18 | 15 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 61% | 78% | 73% | 94% | 87% | 61% | 63% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 0% | 22% | 19% | 6% | 47% | 6% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | 108.0 | 104.0 | 110.0 | 106.0 | 109.0 | 110.0 | 105.5 | 105.6 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | 110.0 | 101.0 | 103.0 | 105.0 | 104.0 | 109.0 | 103.9 | 104.6 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | 106.0 | 100.0 | 106.0 | 105.0 | 106.0 | 111.0 | 103.5 | 105.2 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 87% | 72% | 83% | 85% | 94% | 87% | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 80% | 61% | 78% | 85% | 94% | 93% | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 87% | 72% | 83% | 88% | 94% | 93% | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | – | +2.7 | +0.5 | +2.2 | +4.2 | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | – | -3.4 | -0.3 | -1.3 | +3.4 | – | – |
| Expected level: low-income pupilsExpected standard, disadvantaged | – | 71% | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Expected level: other pupilsExpected standard, non-disadvantaged | – | 55% | – | – | – | – | – | – |
There are no progress figures for 2025. That year group missed their Year 2 tests during Covid, so there was no starting point to measure from. Progress figures come back with the December 2026 results. Tests were cancelled altogether in 2020 and 2021.
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published. As a Church of England school it may put families of that faith first. Check the school's own admissions rules.
About 6 places were empty, so most families who apply get in, though a popular year group can still fill up. Pupil numbers have fallen by 12% since 2021/22, so places are getting easier to find.
In 2026 every child who applied got a place, so how far away you live didn't matter. That could change if the school gets more popular.
We measure in a straight line from the middle of your postcode to the school. The council measures its own way, and the cut-off changes every year. Use this as a rough guide, and read the council's admissions booklet before you apply.
How places were given out for September 2026. Every child who applied got a place (15 offers for 15 places). 13 families put it down as their first choice and 13 of them got in (100%).
| Entry | Places | Put it first | Applied at all | Got a place | First choices who got in | How far the last child lived | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Primary | 15 | 13 | 23 | 15 | 100% | – all offered | LA |
Who goes here
Who a school teaches matters. That is why our score compares it with schools that take in a similar mix of children, not with every school in the country.
Infant classes (Reception to Year 2) average 21.0 pupils (England 25.5); junior classes (Years 3 to 6) average 29.0 (England 27.3).
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: Autistic spectrum disorder (8), SEN support but no specialist assessment of type of need (6), emotional and mental health (5), language and communications needs (5), Moderate learning difficulty (2), Multi-sensory impairment (1).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 121 | 125 | 134 | 128 | 136 | 141 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 17% | 15% | 20% | 20% | 18% | 19% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 1% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 17% | 13% | 11% | 14% | 8% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 4% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 95.3% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2018/19 | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 4.7% | 4.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 3.7% | 3.2% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 13.3% | 8.7% | 19.2% | 8.7% | 2.8% | 7.0% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 4.8 | 8.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Staff and money
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025 and the school's published accounts.
Money
From the council school accounts, year to March 2025. The per-pupil figures are compared with other primary schools in England that report their accounts the same way.
Reserves are the money left over at the end of the year, kept back for emergencies and big projects. Being in the red year after year is a warning sign. Very large reserves can mean money sitting in the bank instead of being spent on today's pupils. Academy figures are rounded to the nearest £1,000 and include a share of any money the trust holds centrally.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest primary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School | Church of England | 1.9 miles | 148 | Good 2023 | 81 | Compare |
| Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School | Church of England | 2.2 miles | 194 | Good 2022 | 63 | Compare |
| Brede Primary School | Council | 3.5 miles | 97 | Report card 2026 | 77 | Compare |
| Ore Village Primary Academy | Academy | 3.8 miles | 274 | Good 2024 | 18 | Compare |
| Rye Community Primary School | Academy | 3.8 miles | 202 | Good 2023 | 8 | Compare |
| Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School | Church of England | 3.8 miles | 65 | Good 2024 | 55 | Compare |
| Westfield School | Council | 3.9 miles | 180 | Good 2023 | 32 | Compare |
| Sandown Primary School and Nursery | Council | 3.9 miles | 472 | Not inspected | 90 | Compare |
Compared with schools like it
Our score compares Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery with the 48 schools in England whose pupils are most like its own. We match on family income, how many children are learning English, special needs, the neighbourhood, the size of the school and how it admits pupils. Those 48 schools are dotted all over the country, so we don't list them. What matters is where this school sits among them.
Nearby schools with a similar mix of pupils that score higher
Of those 48 schools, these are within 25 km and score at least five points more than Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery, nearest first. A school with the same kind of pupils and a higher score is the fairest sign that it gets more out of them.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School | Church of England | 1.9 miles | 148 | Good 2023 | 81 | Compare |
How the score was worked out
The score is out of 100. A 60 means that once everything below is added up, this school comes out ahead of 60% of primary schools in England. Results bounce around from year to year, especially in small schools, so we also show a likely range: 30 to 83. That range is wide enough that the school could sit in the next band, so take the band as a rough guide rather than a verdict. Every part is judged against schools with a similar mix of pupils. For small schools we pull each part towards the group average, so one unusual year can't swing the score too far.
| What we looked at | How much it counts | Against schools like it | Effect on the score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results over three years | 25% | in line | +0.04 | 2025, 2024 and 2023 results; 15 pupils |
| Ofsted inspection | 20% | in line | +0.01 | Ofsted grade, 2.3 years old |
| Progress pupils make | 20% | in line | -0.03 | DfE progress measure; 15 pupils |
| Direction of travel over five years | 10% | in line | -0.03 | results and attendance falling year on year |
| Attendance and behaviour | 10% | in line | +0.02 | 2024/25; 90 pupils |
| Results, allowing for the mix of pupils | 10% | above | +0.10 | Attainment relative to schools with a similar intake; 15 pupils |
| What parents say | 0% | no data | – |
Worked out on 13 September 2026 (method v1). Read how the score works, including every weight and the checks we run. Think a number is wrong? Tell us.
Questions parents ask
Is Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery a good school?
It is about average. Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores 60 out of 100. That is in line with schools that take in a similar mix of pupils, and ahead of 65% of the 50 schools most like it in England. The score could fairly be anywhere from 30 to 83, so a few points either way between schools doesn't mean much.
What is Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery good at its last full inspection on 5 June 2024.
How good are Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?
In summer 2025, 80% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 63%. 7% went further and reached the higher level. The year group was small, so the percentages jump around a lot from year to year.
How many pupils does Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery have?
121 pupils aged 4 to 11 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 131 places, so it is 92% full.
Is Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
Probably not. 6 places were empty in 2024/25 (6% of the total), so most families who apply get a place.
What is attendance like at Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Pupils were in school 95.3% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 13% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
How big are the classes at Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
The average class had 23.7 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 25.4. No class had more than 30 pupils.
Does Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery have a breakfast club?
Yes. It is on the government's free breakfast club programme, so every pupil can have a free half-hour breakfast club before school.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- High Fords, Icklesham, Winchelsea, TN36 4BX
- Telephone
- 01424 814448
- Website
- www.ickleshamcp.e-sussex.sch.uk
- Headteacher
- Mrs Paula Robinson
- Free breakfast club
- Yes: on the government's programme, so every pupil can have a free half-hour breakfast club before school (listed since September 2026).
- Type of school
- Church of England school (voluntary controlled) (Voluntary controlled school, local authority maintained schools)
- Phase
- Primary school, ages 4-11, with nursery
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England, Diocese of Chichester
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Ward
- Southern Rother
- Constituency
- Hastings and Rye
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- URN
- 114527 · LAESTAB 8453072 · UKPRN 10073763
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2024/25.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Money: DfE financial benchmarking and insights tool, consistent financial reporting 2024/25.
- Admissions outcomes: East Sussex council's published allocation statistics (source), entry years 2026.
- Breakfast club: DfE list of schools on the free breakfast club programme.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.