Jarvis Brook Primary School, Crowborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a calm, purposeful school where children thrive both academically and emotionally. Teachers have very high expectations and know each child well, ensuring all pupils - including those with additional needs - achieve well. The school goes above and beyond to support children's wellbeing, offering counselling, mental health strategies, and plenty of opportunities to stay active and healthy.
Key Strengths
- Pupils concentrate well, behave excellently, and show high levels of respect to each other and staff
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and check carefully whether pupils have understood and remembered key learning
- The school teaches phonics very effectively, helping pupils become fluent readers quickly
- Staff know pupils well and provide effective support for those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- The school prioritises pupils' mental and physical health through counselling, emotional regulation strategies, and a wide range of sports clubs
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching of spelling, letter formation, and grammar is not consistent across the school, affecting the quality of pupils' written work
- Pupils' attendance is slightly lower than national averages, though it is starting to improve
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, play leader activities, fundraising for local charities
Jarvis Brook Primary School is a welcoming school where pupils love learning and behave very well. The school has maintained good standards and made effective improvements, particularly in mathematics.
At a Glance
36.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 76% to 67%. Maths has improved from 48% to 72%. Writing has improved from 71% to 83%.
Class Sizes
13.7
Avg class size
9.3
Infant (KS1)
17.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
46%
Available places
96 pupils
210 capacity
114 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Crowborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Crowborough
Admissions Demand - East Sussex
Places available
5,643
Applications
4,708
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across East Sussex (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.29779%
Overall absence
36.4486%
Persistent absence
107
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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