St Philip's Catholic Primary School, Uckfield
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Uckfield. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 13 schools in Uckfield with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to East Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Philip's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at St Philip's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in East Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 76% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Philip's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put St Philip's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Philip's Catholic Primary School are Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School (0.3 miles, Good, 82% reading, 79% maths); Rocks Park Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 87% reading, 77% maths); Manor Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 84% reading, 71% maths); and Little Horsted Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 53% reading, 53% maths).
St Philip's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Harlands Community Primary & Nursery SchoolRocks Park Primary SchoolManor Primary SchoolLittle Horsted Church of England Primary School
What parents say
48 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Philip's Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 82% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (82%).
Who goes there
13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 41 pupils (19.2%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) 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 Uckfield Rail Station, about 470 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Catholic Church (adjacent), 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Philip's Catholic Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 4.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Philip's creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported to learn. The school excels at developing children as rounded individuals through excellent personal development programmes, while also ensuring strong academic progress in reading and most other subjects. Staff have high expectations and genuinely care about each child's wellbeing and happiness.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-embedded phonics programme and catch-up support for weaker readers
- Exceptional personal development opportunities including well-being champions and online safety cadets
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the full curriculum
- Consistent positive behaviour throughout the school from Nursery to Year 6
- Well-developed curriculum with clearly defined knowledge and skills in most subjects
Areas for Improvement
- In a couple of foundation subjects, curriculum design and assessment need refinement so pupils build on prior learning
- In some subjects, checks of pupil understanding are not well developed, meaning gaps are not identified accurately
- Teaching does not always address learning gaps in subjects where assessment is less developed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils knowing who to turn to if worried and confident concerns will be addressed promptly.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, trips, sporting events, well-being champions programme, online safety cadets, art council, healthy eating monitors
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a small, welcoming school where pupils flourish and develop a deep enthusiasm for learning. The school achieves a Good rating overall with Outstanding personal development.
At a Glance
13.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
48 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 remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 82% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
31.3
KS2
8
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Philip's Catholic Primary School.
- Newton Lang Childcare at St PhilipsAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see East Sussex's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Philip's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Philip's Catholic Primary School is in East Sussex; for families living there:
Apply to East 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
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
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 East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 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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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
208 pupils
210 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Uckfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Uckfield
Across East Sussex council
Places available
5,501
Applications
4,559
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All primary applications across East Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
20.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
213
Total Pupils
104
Boys
109
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
19.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,391
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,329
Per pupil
£1186k
Total funding
£39k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
11.5%
Persistent absence
192
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
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Philip's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Philip's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is St Philip's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Philip's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, East Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Philip's Catholic Primary School average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School has around 213 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at St Philip's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 11.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through East Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming St Philip's Catholic 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.
Does St Philip's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Newton Lang Childcare at St Philips (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 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 East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is at High Street, New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5DJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)