Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | The Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RR |
| Phone | 01403790253 |
| Reference Number | 125995 |
Slinfold CofE Primary School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' to a 'Good' rating across all areas assessed. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and cared for, contributing to their overall well-being and positive self-esteem. Staff members foster strong relationships with students, making them feel excited about their learning and achievements. While the school has ambitious and engaging curricula, there are still some subjects where further development is needed for pupils to gain a deeper understanding of the material.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 127 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.63%
Girls: 39.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| 4 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 5 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 6 | 14 | 8 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.3% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 17 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and trusting relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious and engaging curriculum with well-planned lessons
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Positive behaviours and high expectations for student conduct
- Wide range of extracurricular clubs and leadership opportunities for pupils
- Positive impact from the new mathematics scheme on pupils' learning
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have a curriculum that is still very new, affecting pupils' knowledge retention
- Teachers do not always identify gaps in pupils' understanding swiftly
- Inconsistent checks on pupils' understanding in some subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 18% | ||
| 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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Rudgwick Primary School
Tates Way, Rudgwick, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3HW |
2.06 miles |
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Shelley Primary School
Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3LU |
2.13 miles |
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Pennthorpe School
Church Street, Horsham, RH12 3HJ |
2.22 miles |
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Warnham CofE Primary School
Freeman Road, Warnham, Rh12 3rq, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3RQ |
2.85 miles |
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Barns Green Primary School
The Hordens, Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0PJ |
2.87 miles |
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Arunside School, Horsham
Blackbridge Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RR |
2.94 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School
Blackbridge Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RR |
2.94 miles |
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Greenway Junior School
Greenway, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2JS |
3.06 miles |
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Trafalgar Community Infant School
Victory Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2JF |
3.24 miles |
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St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Normandy, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1JL |
3.49 miles |
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Southwater Junior Academy
Worthing Road, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9JH |
3.87 miles |
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North Heath Community Primary School
Erica Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5XL |
3.87 miles |
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Southwater Infant Academy
Worthing Road, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9JH |
3.95 miles |
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Castlewood Primary School
Castlewood Road, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9US |
4.04 miles |
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Holbrook Primary School
Holbrook School Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5PP |
4.11 miles |
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Horsham Nursery School
Harwood Road, Horsham, RH13 5UT |
4.18 miles |
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Billingshurst Primary Academy
Upper Station Road, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9RE |
4.19 miles |
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Kingslea Primary School
Kings Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5PS |
4.21 miles |
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All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham
Tylden Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5JB |
4.57 miles |
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Loxwood Primary School
Nicholsfield, Loxwood, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0SR |
4.72 miles |
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Manor House School
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0.33 miles |
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New Barn School
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1.25 miles |
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Farlington School
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1.54 miles |
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Apple Orchard School
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1.71 miles |
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Ingfield Manor School
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2.28 miles |
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Muntham House School
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2.49 miles |
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Tanbridge House School
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2.52 miles |
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Christ's Hospital
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2.76 miles |
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3.47 miles |
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3.63 miles |
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Rikkyo School-in-England
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3.86 miles |
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4.33 miles |
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Millais School
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4.4 miles |
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The Forest School
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4.47 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham
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4.6 miles |
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Bohunt Horsham
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4.92 miles |