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Hamsey Community Primary School

Cooksbridge, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4SJ

Good

Inspected 25 June 2024

Good
Ofsted
70%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
95
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Hamsey Community Primary School

Hamsey Community Primary School is a community school in Lewes, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 95 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
East Sussex →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
95 / 105 (90%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
25 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15.2%
Free school meals
8.1%
EAL
1.1%
SEN support
27.4%
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)

70%
Expected standard (RWM)
20%
Higher standard (RWM)
110
Avg reading score
108
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.1%
Overall absence
12.9%
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.

6.54
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24
14.5
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24
2.81
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24
£56,105
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 30% on leadership pay
↑ +£8,901 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2.05
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.7 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.

Contact Details

Address
Cooksbridge, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4SJ
Phone
01273400370
Executive Head Teacher
Stewart James

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hamsey Community Primary School?
Hamsey Community Primary School is a community school in Lewes, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Hamsey Community Primary School have?
Hamsey Community Primary School has 95 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Hamsey Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hamsey Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).
How does Hamsey Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
70% of pupils at Hamsey Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Hamsey Community Primary School?
Hamsey Community Primary School is located at Cooksbridge, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4SJ.

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