Best Schools in Battle

These schools serve pupils with particular needs, so they aren't ranked against mainstream schools on exam results. Places are usually arranged through the council, often via an Education, Health and Care plan.

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Questions parents ask about schools in Battle

How many schools are there in Battle?

Battle has 8 open schools: 6 state primary, 1 state secondary or all-through and 1 special.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Which schools in Battle are rated Outstanding?

2 schools in Battle were rated Outstanding at their most recent graded Ofsted inspection: Netherfield CofE Primary School and Catsfield Church of England Primary School. Counting Good as well, 100% of the 6 graded schools here are rated Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.

Netherfield CofE Primary School Catsfield Church of England Primary School

Source: Ofsted

Which primary schools in Battle have the best SATs results?

Of the 6 primary schools in Battle with 2025 Key Stage 2 results, the highest shares of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading and maths were at Catsfield Church of England Primary School (77% in reading, 100% in maths); Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School (82% in reading, 86% in maths); and Crowhurst CofE Primary School (91% in reading, 73% in maths). Small schools can swing a long way from one year to the next, because each pupil is a large share of the result.

Catsfield Church of England Primary School Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School Crowhurst CofE Primary School

Source: DfE school performance data

Are there grammar schools in Battle?

No. None of the state secondary schools in Battle selects pupils by ability, so every state secondary here is comprehensive.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in Battle have catchment areas?

Most state schools in Battle have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, East Sussex allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.

How do I apply for a school place in Battle?

Apply to East Sussex through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.