Estcots Primary School, East Grinstead
Estcots Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in East Grinstead. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 8 schools in East Grinstead with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above 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 West Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Estcots Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Estcots Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 72% in maths).
Getting a place at Estcots Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Estcots Primary School as their first choice and 138 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Estcots Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Estcots Primary School are The Meads Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); Blackwell Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 80% maths); St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead (1.1 miles); and St Peter's Catholic Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths).
Estcots Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
The Meads Primary SchoolBlackwell Primary SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, East GrinsteadSt Peter's Catholic Primary School
What parents say
88 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Estcots Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 61% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (61%).
Who goes there
8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 77 pupils (19.1%) received SEN support and 4 (1%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is East Grinstead Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Estcots School (outside), 40 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Estcots Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Estcots Primary School are Sackville School (under 0.1 miles) and Imberhorne School (1.7 miles).
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 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 December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Estcots Primary School excels at making learning exciting and real for children through trips, visitors, and community connections. The school combines strong teaching in reading, writing and maths with a broad curriculum that helps pupils build secure knowledge. Staff provide sensitive, well-developed support for all pupils, and parents appreciate how the school 'goes the extra mile' to nurture each child's interests and talents.
Key Strengths
- Pupils learn to read quickly and well with expert phonics teaching and matched reading books
- Strong achievement in English and mathematics with regular checks ensuring knowledge builds sequentially
- Broad, ambitious curriculum clearly mapped from Reception to Year 6 with good support for pupils with SEND
- Calm, orderly school environment where pupils behave well and find it easy to concentrate
- Rich learning experiences enhanced by trips, visitors, and community links that bring learning to life
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment checks for subjects other than English and mathematics need further development so staff can accurately build on what pupils know
- Sometimes pupils' understanding in foundation subjects like geography and design technology can be confused or unclear
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture around keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Steam railway visits, knight visitor, productions in local theatre, care home joint projects, tuck shop run by pupil volunteers
Estcots Primary School is a vibrant school where pupils are inspired to learn through rich opportunities and visits. The school has maintained good standards and continues to provide a calm, welcoming environment where pupils behave well and achieve strongly.
At a Glance
8.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
88 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 87% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 72% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
27.2
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Estcots Primary School
Term dates
Estcots Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by West Sussex. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Estcots Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Estcots Primary School is in West Sussex; for families living there:
Apply to West 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
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 6 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
2 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 West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 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.
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Your chances of a place at Estcots Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
404 pupils
420 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - East Grinstead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for East Grinstead
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,608
Applications
8,127
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
77
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
20.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
403
Total Pupils
208
Boys
195
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
19.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,395
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,150
Per pupil
£2254k
Total funding
£45k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
7.7%
Persistent absence
364
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
Estcots Primary School
Questions parents ask about Estcots Primary School
What are SATs results like at Estcots Primary School?
Of the pupils at Estcots Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Estcots Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Estcots Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Estcots Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Estcots Primary School is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Estcots Primary School?
Estcots Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Estcots Primary School?
Classes at Estcots Primary School average 28.8 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Estcots Primary School?
Estcots Primary School has around 403 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Estcots Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Estcots Primary School in 2024/25. 7.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Estcots Primary School?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Estcots 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 Estcots Primary School's term dates?
Estcots Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by West Sussex. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Estcots Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 6 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 2 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 West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Estcots Primary School?
Estcots Primary School is at Bourg-De-Peage Avenue, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3TY.
Sources: West Sussex term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)