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Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Academy converter · Rye · TN31 6NB

Ages 2–11 · 159 pupils · East Sussex

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

53%

Overall absence

7.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-04-28

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)53%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.9%
Unauthorised3.7%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.1%
Enrolments in measure
96

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

159 pupils · 108 places

Pupils on roll
159
Boys / girls
91 / 68
School capacity
108
Capacity fill
159 / 108 (147%)
Free school meals
22%
FSM pupils
26
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chichester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Julia Bray

Location

Address
Main Street, Northiam
Postcode
TN31 6NB
Town
Rye
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Rother
Constituency
Bexhill and Battle
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Rye, East Sussex, 159 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 22%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chichester.

Open schools in Rye
8
Primary schools in Rye
5
Academies among open schools in Rye
38% (3)
Open schools in TN31
9
Primary in TN31
6
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220
Primary in East Sussex LA
144

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Julia Bray
Telephone
01797252141
Website
http://www.northiamcep.e-sussex.sch.uk

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