Jessie Younghusband Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Acres Drive Chichester PO19 3RE |
| Phone | 01243782192 |
| Reference Number | 125880 |
Jessie Younghusband Primary School maintains its status as a good school, demonstrating ambition and a supportive environment for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school fosters a positive culture where trusting relationships with staff allow pupils to feel safe, leading to exceptional behavior and strong attitudes toward learning. The robust curriculum is designed to be broad and relevant, ensuring pupils build on prior knowledge effectively, particularly in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 213 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.95%
Girls: 53.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 5 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| 6 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| African | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive and positive culture that supports all pupils well
- Exceptional pupil behavior and attitudes to learning
- Broad and well-sequenced curriculum with clear expected outcomes
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers and effective phonics instruction
- Effective systems in place for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND
- Strong relationships with parents and communities
- Emphasis on personal development and pastoral support
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the assessment of wider curriculum subjects leading to gaps in learning
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. | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 14 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 11 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 3 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 14 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 16 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 16 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 17 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 26 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 16 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 23 | 3 | ||||
| 15. My child enjoys boarding/the welfare experience. | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 16. My child is warm enough and comfortable in the residential accommodation. | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 17. The experience of boarding/welfare helps my child’s progress and development. | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 18. I can easily contact the staff who care for my child. | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 19. Boarding/welfare is well organised and managed effectively. | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 0.5 | ||
| Writing | 0 | ||
| Maths | 0.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 60 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 37 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
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Fishbourne CofE Primary School
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Portfield Primary Academy
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1.56 miles |
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Chichester Nursery School
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1.57 miles |
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Lavant Primary School
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Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
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1.79 miles |
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Kingsham Primary School
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1.81 miles |
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The March CofE Primary School
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Bosham Primary School
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Chidham Parochial Primary School
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3.48 miles |
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Tangmere Primary Academy
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Boxgrove CofE Primary School
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West Dean CofE Primary School
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St Anthony's School
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0.59 miles |
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Fordwater School, Chichester
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Chichester College Group
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The Prebendal School
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Chichester High Schools Sixth Form
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1.48 miles |
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Chichester High School
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1.57 miles |
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Chichester Free School
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2.1 miles |