Voluntary aided school · East Sussex

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Term dates

Voluntary aided schools can set their own term dates. Many follow East Sussex council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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How places are given: as a Church of England school, it may give priority to children of that faith, then usually by distance. Check its admissions policy.

How many families applied: Reception

For September 2026, 28 families put this school as their first choice, and 22 places were offered. 22 of the families who put it first got a place (79%). More families put it first than there were places.

EntryPlaces offeredPut it firstGot their first choice
September 2026222879%
September 2025222396%
September 2024202387%

Offers made on national offer day, from the Department for Education. Waiting lists and appeals can change things later. The hardest schools to get into.

Before and after school

No club is registered with Ofsted at this school's address. Ask the school about breakfast or after-school care, or find clubs nearby.

Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 3 October 2023: School remains Good.

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From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Ages
5–11
Pupils
148 (capacity 150)
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chichester
Phone
01797226479
Address
Friars Road, Winchelsea, TN36 4ED
Website
st-thomas-winchelsea.e-sussex.sch.uk

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