St Mary's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Washington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 4AP |
| Phone | 01903892401 |
| Reference Number | 125999 |
St Mary’s CofE Primary School continues to perform well and has been judged as a good school during its recent ungraded inspection. Pupils at the school are happy and feel safe, exhibiting positive behaviours and mutual respect towards each other and staff. The school has established strong connections with the local community and emphasizes values such as service, teamwork, and resilience in its educational approach. Nonetheless, some elements of the curriculum require further development to ensure a clearer progression of learning across subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 94 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.13%
Girls: 47.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 3 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 6 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.4% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have strong relationships with staff and feel safe.
- High expectations for all pupils are set and maintained.
- The teaching of reading is strong, fostering a love for books.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour both in lessons and around the school.
- The school actively engages with the local community.
- Pupils are encouraged to develop a good understanding of different cultures and religions.
Areas for Improvement
- The sequence of learning in some subjects is not as clear as it should be.
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. | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 15 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | 2.3 | ||
| Writing | -2.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Thakeham Primary School
Rock Road, Storrington, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 3AA |
1.69 miles |
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Ashington CofE Primary School
Foster Lane, Ashington, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 3PG |
2.01 miles |
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Storrington Primary School
Spierbridge Road, Storrington, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 4PG |
2.42 miles |
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St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
School Hill, Findon, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 0TR |
2.57 miles |
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Steyning CofE Primary School
Shooting Field, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RQ |
3.55 miles |
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West Chiltington Community Primary School
East Street, West Chiltington, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 2JY |
3.82 miles |
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Vale School, Worthing
Vale Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 0DB |
3.92 miles |
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Ashurst CofE Primary School
School Lane, Ashurst, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3AY |
3.94 miles |
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Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School
The Street, Clapham, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3UU |
4.5 miles |
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Upper Beeding Primary School
School Road, Upper Beeding, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3HY |
4.84 miles |
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Durrington Infant School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
4.87 miles |
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Durrington Junior School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Windlesham House School
London Road, Pulborough, RH20 4AY |
1.16 miles |
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Steyning Grammar School
Shooting Field, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RX |
3.55 miles |