Stonegate Church of England Primary School, Wadhurst
Stonegate Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wadhurst. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 114th-highest of the 132 schools in East Sussex with published results, and 12,633rd of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 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
Stonegate Church of England Primary School in detail
Stonegate Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The school continues to be rated ‘Good’ but I believe that the report reflects the areas of even stronger practice which is seen throughout the school."
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of Little Acorns, I would like to warmly welcome you to our happy and friendly Pre-School. Starting Pre-School is often a young child’s first steps away from their family environment and we are very aware of the responsibility of this task."
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Monday 30 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in East Sussex
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 54% of Year 6 pupils at Stonegate Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% 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 81% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Stonegate Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Stonegate Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Stonegate Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stonegate Church of England Primary School are Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 62% reading, 54% maths); Burwash CofE School (2.4 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 80% maths); Etchingham Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); and Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery (3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 74% maths).
Stonegate Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary SchoolBurwash CofE SchoolEtchingham Church of England Primary SchoolWadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery
Who goes there
11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 3 (2.6%) 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 Stonegate Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).
Suspensions and exclusions
Stonegate Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
11.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 81% to 54% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
3
Total classes
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 Stonegate Church of England Primary School.
- Premier Education WAC - Stonegate CofE Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Stonegate Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by East Sussex. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Stonegate Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
97 pupils
105 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wadhurst
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wadhurst
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
14.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
116
Total Pupils
61
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
23.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,975
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,391
Per pupil
£671k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
8.4%
Persistent absence
83
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Stonegate Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stonegate Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stonegate Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 54% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Stonegate Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stonegate Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Stonegate Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stonegate Church of England 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 Stonegate Church of England Primary School?
Stonegate Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Stonegate Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Stonegate Church of England Primary School average 22.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stonegate Church of England Primary School?
Stonegate Church of England Primary School has around 116 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stonegate Church of England Primary School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Stonegate Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stonegate Church of England Primary School?
Apply through East Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Stonegate Church of England 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 Stonegate Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier Education WAC - Stonegate CofE Primary School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Stonegate Church of England Primary School's term dates?
Stonegate Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by East Sussex. In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Stonegate Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stonegate Church of England Primary School?
Stonegate Church of England Primary School is at Station Road, Stonegate, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7EN.
Sources: East Sussex term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)