Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Heathfield, South East TN21 0XG · East Sussex
#1091 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#6149 of 15,697 nationally
About Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Heathfield, in the East Sussex local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 379 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 58.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1091st of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (74th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (35th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 379; capacity filled 90.2%.
There are 7 schools in Heathfield; Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School ranks 4th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)4%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 379
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 90.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 4%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Parkside Community Primary School
Heathfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
225 students · 1.7 km away
All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School
Heathfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
86 students · 2.4 km away
Heathfield Community College
Heathfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,416 students · 2.5 km away
Maynards Green Community Primary School
Heathfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 2.7 km away
Five Ashes CofE Primary School
Mayfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
53 students · 4.1 km away
Punnetts Town Community Primary School and Nursery
Heathfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
121 students · 4.4 km away
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School
Mayfield · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
205 students · 4.7 km away
Blackboys Church of England Primary School
Uckfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
139 students · 5.4 km away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Uckfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
58 students · 5.4 km away
Mayfield Church of England Primary School
Mayfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Cadland Primary School
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379 students
Bushfield School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
380 students
Heatherside Junior School
Fleet · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
380 students
Purbrook Junior School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
380 students
Ashford CofE Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
378 students
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
381 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School a good school?
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 58.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1091 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School ranks #1091 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #6149 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School?
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School had 379 students in 2025.
Is Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.