Rye Community Primary School

About Rye Community Primary School

Rye Community Primary School is an academy converter in Rye, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 233 pupils on roll. It is part of AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

233 / 420 (55%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 February 2023

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

The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7ND

Phone

01797222825

Head Teacher

Fran Brassleay

Website

www.ryeprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rye Community Primary School?

Rye Community Primary School is an academy converter in Rye, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Rye Community Primary School have?

Rye Community Primary School has 233 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rye Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Rye Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2023).

How does Rye Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

32% of pupils at Rye Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Rye Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rye Community Primary School is part of AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Rye Community Primary School?

Rye Community Primary School is located at The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7ND.