What did Ofsted judge Framfield Church of England Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Framfield Church of England Primary School's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in December 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Framfield Church of England Primary School?

Framfield Church of England Primary School has 85 pupils on roll.

What ages does Framfield Church of England Primary School take?

Framfield Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Framfield Church of England Primary School located?

Framfield Church of England Primary School is located in Uckfield, TN22 5NR, East Sussex.

How do I apply to Framfield Church of England Primary School?

Framfield Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Framfield Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Framfield Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Framfield Church of England Primary School?

When Framfield Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Parish + Church qualification — Children who live within the Parish of Framfield, Blackboys and Palehouse Common, who satisfy the Church qualification i.e. Children who live within the parish boundaries (civil and ecclesiastical) of Framfield, in areas traditionally served by the School, and whose family frequently (at least once a month over the last 12 months prior to the closing date for applications) worship at the Parish Church of St Thomas à Becket; 3. Siblings — Children with siblings at the School at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two applications are tied for the last place, the place will be allocated by random allocation, i.e., the drawing of lots, overseen by a person independent of the School and Governing Board.

What is the largest ethnic background at Framfield Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.2% of pupils at Framfield Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Framfield Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Parish + Church qualification — Children who live within the Parish of Framfield, Blackboys and Palehouse Common, who satisfy the Church qualification i.e. Children who live within the parish boundaries (civil and ecclesiastical) of Framfield, in areas traditionally served by the School, and whose family frequently (at least once a month over the last 12 months prior to the closing date for applications) worship at the Parish Church of St Thomas à Becket.
3Siblings — Children with siblings at the School at the time of admission.
4Parish residence — Children who live within the Parish of Framfield, Blackboys and Palehouse Common.
5Staff children — Children of members of staff that have been employed at the School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the School is made.
6Adjoining parish + worship — Children living in an adjoining Parish to the Parish of Framfield, but whose family worship frequently (at least once a month over the last 12 months prior to the closing date for applications) at St Thomas à Becket Church.
7Outside parish, other Christian worship — Children living outside the Parish of Framfield, whose family frequently (at least once a month over the last 12 months prior to the closing date for applications) worship in any Christian Churches.
8Other applicants — Other applicants (to include those pupils who may attend Framfield Pre-School).

If two applications tie: If two applications are tied for the last place, the place will be allocated by random allocation, i.e., the drawing of lots, overseen by a person independent of the School and Governing Board.

Distance used as ranking within each criterion, measured as straight line per East Sussex County Council's process. Church qualification requires written clergy reference (Appendix One). Multiple births may be admitted beyond PAN as permitted exception.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Framfield Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Framfield Church of England Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Framfield Church of England Primary School's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in December 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Framfield Church of England Primary School?: Framfield Church of England Primary School has 85 pupils on roll.
What ages does Framfield Church of England Primary School take?: Framfield Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Framfield Church of England Primary School located?: Framfield Church of England Primary School is located in Uckfield, TN22 5NR, East Sussex.
How do I apply to Framfield Church of England Primary School?: Framfield Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Framfield Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Framfield Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Framfield Church of England Primary School?: When Framfield Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Parish + Church qualification — Children who live within the Parish of Framfield, Blackboys and Palehouse Common, who satisfy the Church qualification i.e. Children who live within the parish boundaries (civil and ecclesiastical) of Framfield, in areas traditionally served by the School, and whose family frequently (at least once a month over the last 12 months prior to the closing date for applications) worship at the Parish Church of St Thomas à Becket; 3. Siblings — Children with siblings at the School at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two applications are tied for the last place, the place will be allocated by random allocation, i.e., the drawing of lots, overseen by a person independent of the School and Governing Board.
What is the largest ethnic background at Framfield Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.2% of pupils at Framfield Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Framfield Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Parish + Church qualification — Children who live within the Parish of Framfield, Blackboys and Palehouse Common, who satisfy the Church qualification i.e. Children who live within the parish boundaries (civil and ecclesiastical) of Framfield, in areas traditionally served by the School, and whose family frequently (at least once a month over the last 12 months prior to the closing date for applications) worship at the Parish Church of St Thomas à Becket.
3Siblings — Children with siblings at the School at the time of admission.
4Parish residence — Children who live within the Parish of Framfield, Blackboys and Palehouse Common.
5Staff children — Children of members of staff that have been employed at the School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the School is made.
6Adjoining parish + worship — Children living in an adjoining Parish to the Parish of Framfield, but whose family worship frequently (at least once a month over the last 12 months prior to the closing date for applications) at St Thomas à Becket Church.
7Outside parish, other Christian worship — Children living outside the Parish of Framfield, whose family frequently (at least once a month over the last 12 months prior to the closing date for applications) worship in any Christian Churches.
8Other applicants — Other applicants (to include those pupils who may attend Framfield Pre-School).

Framfield Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Framfield Church of England Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Framfield Church of England Primary School's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in December 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Framfield Church of England Primary School?: Framfield Church of England Primary School has 85 pupils on roll.
What ages does Framfield Church of England Primary School take?: Framfield Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Framfield Church of England Primary School located?: Framfield Church of England Primary School is located in Uckfield, TN22 5NR, East Sussex.
How do I apply to Framfield Church of England Primary School?: Framfield Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Framfield Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Framfield Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Framfield Church of England Primary School?: When Framfield Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Parish + Church qualification — Children who live within the Parish of Framfield, Blackboys and Palehouse Common, who satisfy the Church qualification i.e. Children who live within the parish boundaries (civil and ecclesiastical) of Framfield, in areas traditionally served by the School, and whose family frequently (at least once a month over the last 12 months prior to the closing date for applications) worship at the Parish Church of St Thomas à Becket; 3. Siblings — Children with siblings at the School at the time of admission, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two applications are tied for the last place, the place will be allocated by random allocation, i.e., the drawing of lots, overseen by a person independent of the School and Governing Board.
What is the largest ethnic background at Framfield Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.2% of pupils at Framfield Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Framfield Pre-School

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Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Framfield Pre-School

Nursery

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