Five Ashes CofE Primary School, Mayfield

In its own words: "With God’s love, our overwhelming desire is that throughout their journey at Five Ashes, each child develops respect, courage, compassion and responsibility while building a portfolio of rich experiences and happy memories. Five Ashes Primary is a caring community where all are cherished as individuals and can find comfort in the knowledge that God is with us."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Five Ashes Church of England Primary School we aim to provide a happy, caring and supportive learning environment for all of our children. We benefit from a very committed and experienced staff who provide high quality teaching and learning for the children in our care."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 5:30pm.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11am and an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 at 11am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Five Ashes CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% 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 64% in reading and 91% 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 Five Ashes CofE Primary School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Five Ashes CofE Primary School are St Mark's Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 88% reading, 75% maths); Mayfield Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 93% maths); Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 80% maths); and Jarvis Brook Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 67% reading, 72% maths).

Five Ashes CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Five Ashes CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (88%).

9.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 8 pupils (15.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Five Ashes CofE Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Crowborough Rail Station, about 3.3 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (adjacent), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).

Five Ashes CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.