St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Winchelsea, South East TN36 4ED · East Sussex
#350 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#1741 of 15,697 nationally
About St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is a local authority primary located in Winchelsea, in the East Sussex local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 148 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 82.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 350th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (66th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 148; capacity filled 98.7%.
There are 2 schools in Winchelsea; St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)78%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)22%
- 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%)14.9%
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 St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 148
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 78%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 22%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Winchelsea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
121 students · 3.1 km away
Rye Community Primary School
Rye · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
202 students · 3.8 km away
Rye College
Rye · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
645 students · 3.9 km away
Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School
Rye · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
65 students · 5.5 km away
Buckswood School
East Sussex · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
193 students · 5.7 km away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Playden Rye · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
75 students · 5.7 km away
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Hastings · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
194 students · 6.3 km away
Brede Primary School
Rye · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
97 students · 8.1 km away
Mulberry Academy Hastings
Hastings · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
833 students · 8.2 km away
Beckley Church of England Primary School
Rye · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
83 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
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Stanmore Primary School
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147 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School a good school?
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 82.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #350 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 St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School rank in South East?
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School ranks #350 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #1741 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School had 148 students in 2025.
Is St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.