The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School, Eastbourne

Ofsted's report card from its 24 February 2026 inspection grades The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils generally progress securely through the curriculum across year groups and key stages."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders' work to improve attendance has had clear and sustained impact."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have an accurate understanding of the quality of the curriculum and teaching."

Early years - Expected standard. "Children are flourishing in early years."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders identify and assess pupils' individual needs accurately, including those who are disadvantaged, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and pupils known or previously known to children's social care."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders, governors and trustees have a clear understanding of the school's strengths and typically identify the right priorities for improvement."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Pupils develop their spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding well."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is precisely designed and reviewed to enable all pupils to achieve well"; "Leaders should support all teachers to ensure that lesson activities effectively support the development of high-quality teaching and learning that is consistently embedded across all subjects".

In its own words: "On behalf of our entire school community, I am delighted to welcome you to The Haven CE Methodist Primary School . Nestled in the beautiful coastal town of Eastbourne, we are a vibrant two-form entry primary school and proud members of the Diocese of Chichester Academies Trust."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% 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 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 44 families put The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School are Tollgate Community Junior School (0.5 miles, 71% reading, 76% maths); Langney Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 72% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Infants School (0.8 miles); and West Rise Primary School and Nursery (1 mile, Good).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School.

The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School is one of 28 schools run by Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

87 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School (as of April 2026): 77% would recommend the school, 74% say their child is happy there and 32% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (77%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (32%).

12.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (71%), Mixed (8%) and Black (8%).

The nearest railway station is Hampden Park (Sussex) Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Plymouth Close (adjacent), 190 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 218 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School are St Catherine's College (0.6 miles) and The Turing School (1.7 miles).