Ferring C of E Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Sea Lane Ferring Worthing West Sussex BN12 5DU |
| Phone | 01903243945 |
| Reference Number | 125982 |
Ferring C of E Primary School has shown notable improvement since its last inspection, now achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school provides a welcoming environment where pupils thrive, exhibiting strong relationships with staff and wholesome community engagement. The curriculum is well-structured, enabling pupils to build knowledge progressively from early years through to key stage 2, contributing to the strong performance in reading and other subjects. However, there are some areas that still require attention, including ensuring all subject leaders are equipped to support their teams effectively, especially in subjects where teacher knowledge is currently less secure.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 178 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.25%
Girls: 47.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| 2 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 3 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 4 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
| 5 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 6 | 17 | 6 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.6% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2005 | Inspection |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils develop quickly in confidence and well-being due to strong staff relationships.
- The curriculum is clearly structured, helping pupils understand what they need to learn.
- Leadership has raised aspirations and effectively focused on curriculum improvements.
- Strong emphasis on early reading ensures pupils learn quickly and enjoy reading.
- Governance provides effective support and challenge to school leaders.
- Positive community atmosphere with pupils actively involved in responsibilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack fully developed teacher knowledge, leading to gaps in pupil understanding.
- Inexperienced subject leaders are not yet able to provide timely support to their staff.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -3.6 | ||
| Writing | -2.6 | ||
| Maths | -3.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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