Sidlesham Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Keynor Lane Sidlesham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7NL |
| Phone | 01243641238 |
| Reference Number | 125853 |
Sidlesham Primary School is currently classified as requiring improvement overall after its first routine inspection since the pandemic. While the school has a strong community atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued, and relationships among students are positive, the quality of education has been impacted by recent leadership changes. The new headteacher has ambitious plans for improvement, but weaknesses in curriculum design and delivery have resulted in inconsistent pupil achievement. There are significant concerns regarding the clarity of the curriculum across several subjects, and additional efforts are required to address persistent attendance issues affecting some students, particularly disadvantaged pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 136 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.41%
Girls: 45.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 2 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| 4 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 5 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| 6 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.8% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community atmosphere where pupils feel safe and cared for.
- Good behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Broad enrichment offerings, including sports and music.
- Strong pastoral support for students' personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design lacks coherence and clarity.
- Inconsistency in teachers' pedagogical knowledge.
- Pupils do not achieve as well as they should in several subjects.
- Persistent absence is too high, impacting education.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 24 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 44 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 25 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 44 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 18 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 44 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 25 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 14 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 44 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 23 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 25 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 44 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 17 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 44 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 23 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 44 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 18 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 44 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 19 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 44 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 44 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 20 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 44 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 31 | 13 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | -3.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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Chichester High School
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Chichester High Schools Sixth Form
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