St Margaret's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Arundel Road Angmering Littlehampton West Sussex BN16 4LP |
| Phone | 01903785416 |
| Reference Number | 126018 |
St Margaret’s CofE Primary School has been confirmed to remain a good school following its recent inspection. The school boasts a welcoming community atmosphere where staff prioritize the well-being and academic success of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The positive relationships between teachers and students foster a supportive learning environment, with parents expressing high levels of satisfaction regarding the care and attention their children receive. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, particularly strong in reading, where appropriate interventions ensure students develop good literacy skills. However, the inspection highlighted some areas for improvement, particularly in the adaptation of the curriculum to cater to the diverse starting points of pupils. In some subjects, there is inconsistency in how well teachers provide appropriate support for different learners. This has led to situations where not all pupils are achieving their full potential. Overall, St Margaret's is on the right track but needs to enhance its adaptability in curriculum delivery to ensure every child receives the instruction they need to excel.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 415 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.88%
Girls: 50.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| 2 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 3 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 4 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 5 | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| 6 | 26 | 36 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 07 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 08 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a friendly and welcoming school community.
- Leaders and staff are committed to the best outcomes for every pupil.
- High expectations are set for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- The curriculum is engaging and ambitious, particularly in reading.
- Pupils develop positive attitudes towards learning and collaboration.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND enables them to access the full curriculum.
- A culture of safeguarding is effectively embedded throughout the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all teachers adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils adequately.
- Some activities are either too difficult or too easy for pupils.
- Occasional lack of support prevents some pupils from achieving their potential in certain subjects.
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. | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 13 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 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 | 1.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | -2.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 34 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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