Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School

About Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Heathfield, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 385 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 April 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

385 / 420 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 April 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0XG

Phone

01435862941

Headteacher

Richard Blakeley

Website

www.crossinhandschool.com/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School?

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Heathfield, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School have?

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School has 385 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 April 2022).

How does Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School?

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is located at Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0XG.