West Wittering Parochial Church of England School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Pound Road
West Wittering
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 8AJ
Phone 01243513015
Reference Number 126000

West Wittering Parochial Church of England School is performing well, maintaining a good overall effectiveness rating since its previous inspection. The school creates a joyful and caring environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and included. Exceptional pastoral care and a commitment to personal development are notable strengths, with initiatives like ‘beach school’ enriching the curriculum and helping pupils connect learning to real-world experiences. The strong sense of community and the promotion of equality contribute positively to the school atmosphere.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 99
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 46.46%
Girls: 53.54%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 12.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 4%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 24.8
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 24
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 27.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 7 7 14
2 5 10 15
3 9 6 15
4 6 6 12
5 5 8 13
6 8 7 15

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 85.9%
Mixed, Other 6.1%
White, Other 4%
White & Asian 2%
Unclassified 1%
White & Black (African) 1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 18 Oct 2022
Date Report
18 Oct 2022 School inspection:
15 Feb 2017 Short inspection
15 May 2013 Full inspection:
13 Oct 2009 Full inspection:
28 Sep 2006 Full inspection:
25 Feb 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Exceptional pastoral care and warm, nurturing relationships.
  • Engaging and ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading.
  • Outstanding personal development and well-being initiatives.
  • High participation in extracurricular activities and community action.
  • Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lessons do not always align precisely with intended learning outcomes.
  • Some foundation subjects are less well implemented.

Ofsted Parent View

The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. 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. 114 7 0 0 0 121
2. My child feels safe at this school. 115 6 0 0 0 121
3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. 105 15 1 0 0 121
4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. 94 19 5 0 0 3
5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. 98 17 2 0 4 121
6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. 32 76 11 1 0 1
7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. 12 1 0 0 0 13
8. The school has high expectations for my child. 94 23 1 0 3 121
9. My child does well at this school. 108 13 0 0 0 121
10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. 100 20 1 0 0 121
11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. 107 13 1 0 0 121
12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. 98 16 1 0 6 121
13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. 105 13 1 0 2 121
14. I would recommend this school to another parent. 121 0

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 13%
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 101
Maths 98

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 2.3
Writing -0.5
Maths -2.7

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 25 0
Third Preference 9 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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East Wittering Community Primary School
Stocks Lane, East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8NH
1.55 miles
Birdham CE Primary School
Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7HB
2.97 miles
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3.27 miles
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3.4 miles
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3.47 miles
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4.6 miles
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