St Mary's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Link Lane Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2AN |
| Phone | 01798872007 |
| Reference Number | 126048 |
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School has made significant progress since its last inspection and is now performing at a good level across all evaluated areas. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and safe. Parents commend the tailored support their children receive, highlighting the school's commitment to nurturing individual strengths and celebrating diversity. The leadership's clear ambition for academic achievement and personal development is evident, as is the school's dedication to addressing the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, there are areas within the curriculum that still require refinement to enhance pupils' learning continuity from early years to later stages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 312 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.85%
Girls: 46.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| 4 | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| 5 | 32 | 25 | 57 |
| 6 | 33 | 23 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.5% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| African | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive school culture that celebrates diversity.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Effective assessment strategies to support pupil learning.
- Pupils develop a love for reading through well-structured phonics support.
- Rich extracurricular opportunities including forest school and various clubs.
- Strong safeguarding practices and effective support systems.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas are not fully developed, impacting learning.
- Subject leaders require further training and development in curriculum design.
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 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 47 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 39 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 42 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 43 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 40 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 44 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 45 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 37 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 40 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 41 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 50 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | -0.3 | ||
| Writing | -1.9 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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