Schools near BN23
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17 state primary schools within 2 miles and 7 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BN23, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown. i
State primary schools near BN23
17 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of BN23, ranked by what matters to you.
- 66of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.33 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)
How it scored 66
- Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points
Better than 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters16.7 of 20 points
0.33 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.5 of 10 points
Classes average 29.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.21 miles · classes of 29 on average
How it scored 62
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.9 of 20 points
0.21 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 7.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.3 of 10 points
Classes average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Places reached 2.15 miles in 2026 · results: top 20% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points
Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters4.6 of 20 points
1.5 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.15 miles away; this school is 1.54 miles from the middle of BN23, closer than that. East Sussex County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little3.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2 of 10 points
Classes average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 57of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.5 miles
How it scored 57
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.1 of 20 points
1.5 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4 of 10 points
Classes average 27.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.2 miles · classes of 24 on average
How it scored 57
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters8.4 of 20 points
1.2 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points
Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 56of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 21 on average
How it scored 56
- Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points
Better than 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, April 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters0.6 of 20 points
1.9 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points
Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 56of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.1 miles
How it scored 56
- Resultsmatters1.6 of 20 points
Better than 8% of 14,817 state schools in England: 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters9.4 of 20 points
1.1 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 15.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points
Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 55of 100
Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.72 miles · absence 6.2% (similar schools 6.3%)
How it scored 55
- Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points
Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.8 of 20 points
0.72 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters10 of 20 points
We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.
- Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.4 of 10 points
Classes average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 54of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.86 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard
How it scored 54
- Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points
Better than 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, June 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.4 of 20 points
0.86 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4 of 10 points
Classes average 27.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.83 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard
How it scored 53
- Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points
Better than 27% of 14,817 state schools in England: 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.7 of 20 points
0.83 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little0.9 of 10 points
Classes average 30.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near BN23
7 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BN23, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.
- 65of 100
Places reached 3.27 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 45% in England
How it scored 65
- Resultsmatters11.1 of 20 points
Top 45% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.08 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters7.9 of 20 points
3.0 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.27 miles away; this school is 3.02 miles from the middle of BN23, closer than that. East Sussex County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 17.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points
Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 61of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · results: top 18% in England · 2.4 miles
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters16.6 of 20 points
Top 18% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.47 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, January 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.3 of 20 points
2.4 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 114 of 182. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 7.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.4 of 10 points
Classes average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 58of 100
0.45 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019) · results: top 44% in England
How it scored 58
- Resultsmatters11.3 of 20 points
Top 44% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.09 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2019: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters18.2 of 20 points
0.45 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 206 of 296. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 44.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points
Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 52of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.92 miles · classes of 21 on average
How it scored 52
- Resultsmatters0.4 of 20 points
Better than 2% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.99 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted
- Distancematters16.3 of 20 points
0.92 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 15.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 34.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points
Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 51of 100
Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 39% in England · 2.7 miles
How it scored 51
- Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points
Top 39% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.16 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters9.4 of 20 points
2.7 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 69 of 93. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 6.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3 of 10 points
Classes average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 47of 100
2.2 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · results: better than 42% of schools in England
How it scored 47
- Resultsmatters8.5 of 20 points
Better than 42% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.10 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.3 of 20 points
2.2 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 180 of 217. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 22.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8 of 10 points
Classes average 22.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 45of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.7 miles · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 45
- Resultsmatters0.8 of 20 points
Better than 4% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.88 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters0 of 20 points
Ofsted, January 2025: Inadequate. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.3 of 20 points
1.7 miles from the middle of BN23, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 48.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points
Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
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