Darvel Down, Netherfield, Battle, East Sussex TN33 9QF
10 reasons to choose Netherfield Church of England Primary School
Main point of differentiation
Netherfield Church of England Primary School is one of the best state primary schools in a 10-mile radius of Hastings, ranking in the top 5%-6% in the country with a Schoolsmith Score® of 70. (read the area review here)
School fundamentals
Netherfield Church of England Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (60%/40%) between the ages of 5 and 11 years. It is a Church of England voluntary controlled faith school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2024) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
Netherfield Church of England Primary School has six mixed-age classes and an average class size of 21 pupils.
Exam results and leavers' destinations
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Netherfield Church of England Primary School ranks in the top 12% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 8% of schools. At the end of Year 6 most pupils transfer to Claverham Community College or Robertsbridge Community College.
The Netherfield Church of England Primary School curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. Core subjects are taught separately, but science, humanities, art and DT are taught within cross-curricular topics (Cornerstones). There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for music.
Sport at Netherfield Church of England Primary School
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in some sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Netherfield Church of England Primary School
There is provision for music, art, DT, drama, and dance, though usually as part of an integrated topic or another subject. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
School hours are from 8.45am to 3.15pm. Breakfast club from 7.45am and after school hours clubs may extend the day.
Find another school near Netherfield Church of England Primary School
Vinehall School (3.8 miles); Claremont Prep & Pre-Prep Schools (7.5 miles); Battle Abbey Prep School (9.6 miles).
Etchingham Church of England Primary School (6.1 miles); Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery (7.6 miles); St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, St Leonard’s (9.1 miles).
Battle Abbey School (3.4 miles); Claremont School (7.5 miles); Frewen College (10.5 miles).
Claverham Community College (2.7 miles); Heathfield Community College (7.4 miles); St Richard’s Catholic College (9.8 miles).