Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Rye, South East TN31 6NB · East Sussex
#1191 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#6743 of 15,697 nationally
About Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a academy primary located in Rye, in the East Sussex local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 159 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1191st of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 159; capacity filled 147.2%.
There are 6 schools in Rye; Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)79%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- 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%)22%
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 Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 159
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 22%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 147.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 79%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Beckley Church of England Primary School
Rye · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
83 students · 2.2 km away
Brede Primary School
Rye · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
97 students · 4.5 km away
Sandhurst Primary School
Cranbrook · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
179 students · 5.0 km away
Bodiam Church of England Primary School
Robertsbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
85 students · 5.1 km away
Staplecross Methodist Primary School
Robertsbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students · 5.1 km away
Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School
Rye · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
65 students · 6.1 km away
Rolvenden Primary School
Cranbrook · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
90 students · 7.1 km away
Wittersham Church of England Primary School
Tenterden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students · 7.2 km away
Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School
BATTLE · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students · 7.8 km away
St Ronan's School
Cranbrook · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
359 students · 8.3 km away
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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
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Woolston Infant School
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St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 55.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1191 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 Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks #1191 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #6743 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery had 159 students in 2025.
Is Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.