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Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School serves students aged 5 to 11.

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Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is a primary voluntary-controlled school in Heathfield, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-controlled school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School has 60% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 182 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 6.6%, 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected60%Attendance94.3%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.5

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Computed from 21 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Strong75% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

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What kind of school is Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School?

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Ages: 5–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 182 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 62/100

Good surroundings

Air quality80/100

Transport access20/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School

At Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

75% met the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths.

Attendance at Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is 6.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School has 182 pupils on roll.

9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School