Stedham Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane Stedham Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0NY |
| Phone | 01730813522 |
| Reference Number | 125854 |
Stedham Primary School is a nurturing village school where pupils feel safe and happy. The school has a strong early years program that effectively develops positive attitudes towards learning. However, while there are many positive aspects, the quality of education requires improvement overall, particularly in how the curriculum is implemented across subjects. Although pupils are learning to read well and have positive experiences in extra-curricular activities, their outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics have not yet reached consistent success. The school's leadership and management also require enhancement, particularly in governance and oversight of curriculum impact on learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 42 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.62%
Girls: 52.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.2% |
| White & Asian | 7.1% |
| Indian | 4.8% |
| Unclassified | 4.8% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Irish | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 17 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit high levels of attendance.
- Support for pupils with SEND is effective and well-coordinated.
- Positive relationships in early years help children thrive.
- Phonics teaching is securely embedded, supporting most pupils effectively.
- Pupils enjoy reading and express enthusiasm for class texts.
Areas for Improvement
- Governors do not effectively monitor the school's improvement work.
- Pupils' outcomes in core subjects are not consistently good.
- Curriculum implementation lacks consistency and clarity across subjects.
- Assessment practices in wider curriculum are not precise enough.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Midhurst CofE Primary School
Ashfield Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9JX |
1.52 miles |
|
Easebourne CofE Primary School
Wheelbarrow Castle, Easebourne, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9AG |
2.16 miles |
|
Rogate CofE Primary School
School Lane, Rogate, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5HH |
3.35 miles |
|
Hollycombe Primary School
Wardley Green, Milland, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7LY |
3.54 miles |
|
Fernhurst Primary School
Haslemere Road, Fernhurst, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 3EA |
4.75 miles |
|
Rake CofE Primary School
London Road, Rake, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7JH |
4.76 miles |
|
Harting CofE Primary School
Tipper Lane, South Harting, Hampshire, GU31 5QT |
4.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Midhurst Rother College
North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DT |
1.7 miles |
|
Conifers House School
Egmont Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9BG |
2.02 miles |