St Michael's Church of England Primary School

About St Michael's Church of England Primary School

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Playden Rye, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 81 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% 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

81 / 105 (77%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 April 2025

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

Houghton Green Lane, Playden Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7PJ

Phone

01797280277

Head of School

Lison Smart

Website

http://www.playdenschool.com

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Michael's Church of England Primary School?

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Playden Rye, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does St Michael's Church of England Primary School have?

St Michael's Church of England Primary School has 81 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Michael's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at St Michael's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St Michael's Church of England Primary School?

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is located at Houghton Green Lane, Playden Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7PJ.