Best 3 Primary schools in Winchelsea – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery (Primary) in Winchelsea; St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School (Primary) in Winchelsea — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery and St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school and voluntary aided school type located around Winchelsea, East Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery), published Jan 2015. The most recent inspection on record is for Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery (Jan 2015). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–15–20%; all under East Sussex local authority.

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Attribute	Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery TN36 4BX	St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School TN36 4ED
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Winchelsea East Sussex TN36 4BX	Winchelsea East Sussex TN36 4ED
Latest Ofsted	2 8 Jan 2015	2 10 Nov 2014
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	131	150
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	East Sussex (845)	East Sussex (845)
Website	www.ickleshamcp.e-sussex.sch.uk	www.st-thomas-winchelsea.e-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone	01424814448	01797226479
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery

TN36 4BX

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Winchelsea
East Sussex
TN36 4BX
Ofsted: 2 8 Jan 2015
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: East Sussex (845)
Website: www.ickleshamcp.e-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01424814448

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School

TN36 4ED

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Winchelsea
East Sussex
TN36 4ED
Ofsted: 2 10 Nov 2014
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: East Sussex (845)
Website: www.st-thomas-winchelsea.e-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01797226479

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.