Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School, Battle
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Battle. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 6 schools in Battle with published results, and 9,982nd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to East Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School in detail
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Provide a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the needs of all learners Develop and maintain our links with St. Mary’s church, providing children with the opportunity to establish a personal faith Promote the ‘Modern British Values’ of democracy, the rule of law, freedom of choice, understanding and non-acceptance of discrimination"
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in East Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 64 families put Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 86 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School are Catsfield Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Outstanding, 77% reading, 100% maths); Crowhurst CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 73% maths); Netherfield CofE Primary School (2.7 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 72% maths); and Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, 82% reading, 86% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School.
Catsfield Church of England Primary SchoolCrowhurst CofE Primary SchoolNetherfield CofE Primary SchoolSedlescombe Church of England Primary School
What parents say
72 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
1.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (7%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Battle Rail Station, about 1090 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bus Park (at), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 37 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2015, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a warm and inclusive school where children thrive and feel valued. Staff have strong subject knowledge and support all learners well, including those with additional needs. The school offers extensive musical performances, sporting events and community links that help children explore their talents and grow in confidence.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics and reading programme with well-matched books and early identification of pupils who need support
- Ambitious curriculum with clear knowledge progression from Reception to Year 6
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, allowing them to access the curriculum alongside peers
- Rich focus on vocabulary development through stories and activities
- Well-embedded school values promoting kindness, joy, patience and peace
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers need better focus on subject-specific skills to challenge and extend pupils' thinking across all curriculum areas
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, missing important learning
- School should strengthen work with parents to ensure consistent attendance
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical performances, choir, sporting events, community visits including local fire service, visits to local care homes, links with local secondary school
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School has maintained its good standards. Pupils are happy, well-behaved, and experience warm relationships with staff in this inclusive, caring school.
At a Glance
25.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
72 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 78% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 82% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.2
Avg class size
30.5
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
12
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School
Term dates
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by East Sussex. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School is in East Sussex; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 14 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
422 pupils
420 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Battle
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Battle
Across East Sussex council
Places available
5,501
Applications
4,559
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All primary applications across East Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
59
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
18.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
412
Total Pupils
206
Boys
206
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,823
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,137
Per pupil
£2434k
Total funding
£159k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
16.1%
Persistent absence
379
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, East Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School?
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School average 30.2 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School?
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School has around 412 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 16.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School?
Apply through East Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School's term dates?
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by East Sussex. In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 14 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School?
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School is at Market Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HQ.
Sources: East Sussex term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)