Catsfield Church of England Primary School, Battle
Catsfield 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 Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 6 schools in Battle with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
Catsfield Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Catsfield Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in East Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (94% in reading, 88% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Catsfield Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Catsfield Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Catsfield Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Catsfield Church of England Primary School are Ninfield Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, 79% reading, 79% maths); Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 69% maths); Crowhurst CofE Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 91% reading, 73% maths); and Glenleigh Park Primary Academy (2.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 75% maths).
Catsfield Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Ninfield Church of England Primary SchoolBattle and Langton Church of England Primary SchoolCrowhurst CofE Primary SchoolGlenleigh Park Primary Academy
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Catsfield Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 80% would recommend the school, 84% say their child is happy there and 27% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (88%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (27%).
Who goes there
1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 13 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 3 (2.9%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Catsfield Church of England Primary School had 7 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 Battle Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).
Suspensions and exclusions
Catsfield Church of England Primary 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are happy, safe and thriving in this caring and ambitious village school. The vision to 'nurture the spirit, grow the mind and love your neighbour' is fulfilled daily by joyful pupils and dedicated staff. Behaviour is positive from the classroom to the playground. Expectations are high for all. Published test results were weaker in 2023, but pupils' attainment is now strong across the curriculum. Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are achieving well.
Pupils' personal development is exceptional. In the caring early years environment through to responsibilities in key stage 2, pupils blossom with extensive enrichment. The school brings out the best in everyone. Pupils' talents are promoted and celebrated from the sports pitch to the theatre. Trips and visits provide inspiration for learning. There are endless opportunities including geography fieldwork, science celebrations and historical enquiry. These rich experiences are accessible to all. The school ensures that disadvantaged pupils benefit particularly well from this impressive offer.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Children have settled and adapted to school life well in early years. They are learning sounds accurately with effective support from the caring staff team. The sharp focus on early reading continues into Year 1 and beyond. Teachers check gaps and provide swift help to stop anyone falling behind. Staff are well-trained, ensuring that catch up activities provide an essential boost for any pupils who struggle. Pupils become fluent, confident, and motivated readers. The school's approach to mathematics is also consistent across the four classes. As a result, pupils now show secure understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures by the end of key stage 2. Published tests in mathematics reflected poor progress in 2023, but this subject is now a strength, with pupils producing high-quality work.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its October 2013 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
17.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
49 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 94% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 88% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 88% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
29.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Catsfield 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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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
Your chances of a place at Catsfield Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
104 pupils
105 places
1 spare place 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
105
Total Pupils
61
Boys
44
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
15.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,881
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,214
Per pupil
£720k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
19.8%
Persistent absence
91
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
Catsfield Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Catsfield Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Catsfield Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Catsfield Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Catsfield Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Catsfield Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Catsfield Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Catsfield 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 Catsfield Church of England Primary School?
Catsfield Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Catsfield Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Catsfield Church of England Primary School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Catsfield Church of England Primary School?
Catsfield Church of England Primary School has around 105 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Catsfield Church of England Primary School?
6.4% of sessions were missed at Catsfield Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 19.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Catsfield Church of England Primary School?
Apply through East Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Catsfield 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 Catsfield Church of England Primary School's term dates?
Catsfield 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 Catsfield Church of England Primary 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 Catsfield Church of England Primary School?
Catsfield Church of England Primary School is at Church Road, Catsfield, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9DP.
Sources: East Sussex term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)