Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 2–11296 pupils

Sparrows Green Road, Sparrow Green, TN5 6SRWebsite01892783155

Good296 pupilsAges 2–11

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils296

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils296

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

296 / 325 (91%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~33*

Head Teacher

Mr David Hemsley

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 59%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.9%

Absence rate

Avg 7.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.9%vs 7.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support8.1%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Not Assessed9 pupils (36%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (24%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (16%)

Speech, Language & Communication3 pupils (12%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (12%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)23

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils296

Free school meals10.5%

English as additional language2.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British84.1%

White Other5.7%

Mixed Other3.0%

Mixed White & African2.0%

Unclassified1.0%

Black African1.0%

Mixed White & Asian1.0%

White Irish0.7%

Other0.3%

Black Other0.3%

Black Caribbean0.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.3%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,568

total expenditure per pupil

£-832 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,405

Support staff£781

Premises£374

Energy£122

Learning resources£377

Income per pupil£6,445

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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