Is Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 31st of 136 primary schools in East Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School

Q: What are Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 75% of pupils at Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Rye Road, Guestling, Hastings, TN35 4LS

Local ranking31st of 136 primary schools in East Sussex

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

218

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 23 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 75.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 84.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 194
Boys: 100 (52%)
Girls: 94 (48%)
Capacity: 218 (89% full)
SEND: 18.0%
FSM Eligible: 24.2%
EAL: 3.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.1%
SEN Support: 13.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,219/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.6%
White Other: 3.1%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.6%
Asian Chinese: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%
Black Other: 0.5%

89.6%

White British

3.1%

White Other

2.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01424812279

office@guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk

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Rye Road

Hastings, South East

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Administrative

URN: 114551
UKPRN: 10071009
Establishment No.: 3324

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