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Burwash CofE School

School Hill, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7DZ

Outstanding

Inspected 23 April 2024

Outstanding
Ofsted
72%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
163
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary controlled school
Type

About Burwash CofE School

Burwash CofE School is a voluntary controlled school in Etchingham, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 163 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
East Sussex →
School Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
163 / 175 (93%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
23 April 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13.9%
Free school meals
2.5%
EAL
1.8%
SEN support
14.1%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

72%
Expected standard (RWM)
8%
Higher standard (RWM)
105
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%
Overall absence
7.0%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

7.69
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
21.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24
3.69
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24
£50,239
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 18% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,410 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,104
Spend per pupil
£6,048
Income per pupil
57%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
School Hill, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7DZ
Phone
01435882440
Headteacher
Debbie Gilbert

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Burwash CofE School?
Burwash CofE School is a voluntary controlled school in Etchingham, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Burwash CofE School have?
Burwash CofE School has 163 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Burwash CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Burwash CofE School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).
How does Burwash CofE School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
72% of pupils at Burwash CofE School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Burwash CofE School?
Burwash CofE School is located at School Hill, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7DZ.

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