East Sussex village school praised by Ofsted in latest report

East Hoathly CE Primary School retained its good rating after an inspection by the education watchdog.

Inspectors said pupils are “excited by learning” at the village school.

In the report, inspectors said pupils “participate in lessons enthusiastically and are keen to share their learning with staff”.

The report said: “Pupils achieve well and work hard to meet the high expectations of staff. They demonstrate this through their positive attitudes to learning and high-quality work.”

The school’s headteacher James Procter told parents it was “very gratifying” to have the school’s hard work validated by Ofsted.

Mr Procter said: “The report represents a school that is not only good, but one that aims to improve further and with the children at the heart of its centre.”

The school, in East Hoathly, near Lewes, was also praised for the support staff give to pupils.

It said: “Pupils are caring and respectful at this inclusive village school. They are kind to each other, and pupils of all ages play together happily. Pupils behave very well. They know the school’s expectations and follow them consistently well.

“Pupils also know where to go if they require additional support to improve their behaviour. Pupils know that staff will keep them safe and all pupils benefit from support from trusted adults.”

Inspectors said staff are positive about the school in Church Marks Lane.

The report said: “Staff are very positive about the school. They benefit from the high-quality training across the federation. As a result, staff deliver the curriculum confidently. Governors have a clear sense of purpose and share the high expectations of leaders. They hold leaders to account well”

The inspection was ungraded, but the watchdog said the school remains good.

An Ofsted spokesman said: “When we have judged a school to be good, we will then normally go into the school about once every four years to confirm that the school remains good.”