Schools in Playden Rye
East Sussex · 1 schools
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3
of 13 in & around Playden Rye rated Good or Outstanding
Schools in Playden Rye (1)
- St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Ages 5-11 · TN31 7PJ
Ofsted: Good (2011)KS2: 33% expected (2025)93% of first choices got in
By type:Primary schools in Playden Rye (1)
1
1 primary · 0 secondary
75
71% capacity used
0
0 outstanding · 0 good
105
30 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
33.0%
KS2 Maths
33.0%
School Capacity & Demand
Housing Growth Detected
44 new homes approved nearby. This could generate an estimated +11 primary and +8 secondary pupils.
Source: MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years)
Primary Schools
71% occupied · 30 spare places
Other schools near Playden Rye
The closest schools in neighbouring towns and villages, by distance - useful if Playden Rye's own schools don't cover the phase or place you need.
Rye College
Secondary · Rye
Rye Community Primary School
Primary · Rye · Good
Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School
Primary · Rye · Good
Wittersham Church of England Primary School
Primary · Tenterden
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · Winchelsea
Brookland Church of England Primary School
Primary · Romney Marsh · Good
Little Gate College
Special · Rye
Beckley Church of England Primary School
Primary · Rye
Questions parents ask about schools in Playden Rye
How many schools are there in Playden Rye?
Playden Rye has 1 open school.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Are there any Outstanding schools in Playden Rye?
None of the 1 graded schools in Playden Rye currently holds an Outstanding rating. 1 is rated Good, so 100% are Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.
Source: Ofsted
Do schools in Playden Rye have catchment areas?
Most state schools in Playden Rye have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, East Sussex allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.
How do I apply for a school place in Playden Rye?
Apply to East Sussex through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.