East Hoathly CofE Primary School, Lewes

In its own words: "‘At East Hoathly we grow a community of courageous and compassionate learners who are ready to respond to the needs of the world.’ As a church school, we believe that we help give children the best start in their education by giving them the values, confidence & stepping stones they need to enjoy all the opportunities life has to offer."

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at East Hoathly CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% 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 75% in reading and 50% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put East Hoathly CofE Primary School as their first choice and 14 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to East Hoathly CofE Primary School are Chiddingly Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Laughton Community Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 60% reading, 60% maths); Blackboys Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths); and Framfield Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 93% reading, 79% maths).

East Hoathly CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 23 pupils (31.5%) received SEN support and 2 (2.7%) 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.

East Hoathly CofE Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Uckfield Rail Station, about 4.1 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rectory Close (adjacent), 180 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).

In 2024/25, East Hoathly CofE Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 4.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.