Burwash CofE School, Etchingham
Burwash CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Etchingham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 69th-highest of the 132 schools in East Sussex with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to East Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Burwash CofE School in detail
Burwash CofE School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in East Sussex
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Burwash CofE School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in East Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 63% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Burwash CofE School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Burwash CofE School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burwash CofE School are Etchingham Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Stonegate Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 54% reading, 69% maths); Dallington Church of England Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 58% maths); and Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 62% reading, 54% maths).
Burwash CofE School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Etchingham Church of England Primary SchoolStonegate Church of England Primary SchoolDallington Church of England Primary SchoolTicehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 22 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 3 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Burwash CofE School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stonegate Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (adjacent), 330 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).
Suspensions and exclusions
Burwash CofE School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
13.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 68% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 74% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Burwash CofE School.
- Burwash Wrap Around CareAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Burwash CofE 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Burwash CofE School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Burwash CofE School is in East Sussex; for families living there:
Apply to East Sussex for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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
94%
Near capacity
164 pupils
175 places
11 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Etchingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Etchingham
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
15.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
158
Total Pupils
73
Boys
85
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
14.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,601
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,350
Per pupil
£943k
Total funding
£24k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
7.0%
Persistent absence
142
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Burwash CofE School
What are SATs results like at Burwash CofE School?
Of the pupils at Burwash CofE School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Burwash CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Burwash CofE School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for Burwash CofE School?
No fixed boundary. When Burwash CofE 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 Burwash CofE School?
Burwash CofE School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 175 places.
How big are the classes at Burwash CofE School?
Classes at Burwash CofE School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Burwash CofE School?
Burwash CofE School has around 158 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Burwash CofE School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Burwash CofE School in 2024/25. 7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burwash CofE School?
Apply through East Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Burwash CofE 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.
Does Burwash CofE School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Burwash Wrap Around Care (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Burwash CofE School's term dates?
Burwash CofE 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 Burwash CofE School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Burwash CofE School?
Burwash CofE School is at School Hill, Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7DZ.
Sources: East Sussex term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)