Bury CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Westburton Lane Bury Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1HB |
| Phone | 01798831502 |
| Reference Number | 126022 |
Bury C of E Primary School continues to perform well as a good school, offering a friendly and caring environment where pupils thrive. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, allowing pupils, including those with special educational needs, to achieve effectively. Strong relationships between staff and students foster a positive atmosphere. The school has been successful in promoting pupils' wider development through diverse extracurricular activities and high-quality pastoral care, which has contributed to high parent satisfaction. However, some curriculum areas have been identified for improvement as they lack clarity in enabling pupils to build knowledge effectively over time.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 88 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.55%
Girls: 45.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 2 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 3 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.4% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 02 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 14 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of their school and actively engage with the local environment.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured in most subjects.
- Pupils display excellent behavior and manners.
- Strong relationships are fostered between staff and pupils.
- A wide range of extracurricular activities enriches the pupils' experiences.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with SEND.
- High levels of parental satisfaction regarding the school's focus on well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design in a few subjects is not sufficiently well developed, affecting knowledge retention.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. 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 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 15 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 20 | 1 | ||||
| 13. My child enjoys boarding / the welfare experience | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 14. My child is warm enough and comfortable in the residential accommodation | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 15. The experience of boarding / welfare helps my child’s progress and development | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 16. I can easily contact the staff who care for my child | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 17. Boarding/welfare is well organised and managed effectively | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| 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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.4 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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2.26 miles |
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Arundel CofE Primary School
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Slindon CofE Primary School
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4.88 miles |
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