Jarvis Brook Primary School, Crowborough

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Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 211

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~937m)Possible (~1.3km)Unlikely (~1.7km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Lucy Howells
Pupils:96 / 210 capacity
LA:East Sussex
Phone:01892653033
Address:Hadlow Down Road, Crowborough, TN6 3RG
Trust:THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 March 2017

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 7 May 2025View full report
URN:144302
UKPRN:10062870
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Sussex Weald
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-9ppMaths+24ppWriting+12pp

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Crowborough Rail Station
770m · 13 min walk

Bus Stops

Plough and Horses (opp)
142m · 2 min walk
Walshes Road (opp)
158m · 3 min walk
Knowle Close (adj)
539m · 9 min walk
Stone Cross Road (adj)
601m · 10 min walk
Alderbrook Close (opp)
732m · 12 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

46%

Available places

96 pupils

210 capacity

114 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Crowborough

Low pressure
New homes approved:391
Projected new pupils:98

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Crowborough

Admissions Demand - East Sussex

Low demand0.83x oversubscription

Places available

5,643

Applications

4,708

Got 1st preference

91.2%

Got preferred school

98.0%

Primary admissions across East Sussex (2025/26)

Inspection History(3)

7 May 2025
8 October 2019
3 November 2015
Good
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

9.29779%

Overall absence

36.4486%

Persistent absence

107

Enrolments

Authorised5.81629%
Unauthorised3.4815%
Persistent (10%+)36.4486%
Severe (50%+)13.08411%

Absence trend

5.10511%
18/19
4.54445%
20/21
8.10761%
21/22
8.10321%
22/23
8.84661%
23/24
9.29779%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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