St Peter's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Chapmans Lane East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1JB |
| Phone | 01342321985 |
| Reference Number | 126060 |
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School is performing well and has effectively maintained the standards noted in its previous inspection. Pupils demonstrate excellent conduct and respect, feeling happy and safe within the school environment. The school fosters an inclusive atmosphere, ensuring high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which contributes to their overall achievement. The curriculum has been designed ambitiously to meet diverse needs, focusing particularly on foundational skills such as reading and mathematics, leading to increased fluency among pupils. However, challenges remain in improving writing skills and vocabulary usage among teachers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 202 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.5%
Girls: 50.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 12 | 20 | 32 |
| 4 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 5 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 6 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.9% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| White & Asian | 4.5% |
| Indian | 3% |
| African | 2.5% |
| Irish | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Feb 2019 | Short inspection |
| 04 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit excellent behavior and respect for others.
- The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils.
- Teachers effectively identify and assist pupils who fall behind.
- Pupils with SEND are well integrated and achieve good outcomes.
- Pupils demonstrate exceptional attitudes towards learning and attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Writing skills across the school are not yet at the desired level.
- Some teachers lack strong subject knowledge in specific vocabulary.
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 | 3% |
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 | 105 |
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 | 4 | ||
| Writing | -4.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 3 |
Previous Years
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Halsford Park Primary School
Manor Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1LR |
0.23 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead
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0.44 miles |
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Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead
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0.66 miles |
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Blackwell Primary School
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0.96 miles |
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The Meads Primary School
The Meads Primary School, Mill Way, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4DD |
1.03 miles |
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Felbridge Primary School
Crawley Down Road, Felbridge, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2NT |
1.12 miles |
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Estcots Primary School
Bourg-De-Peage Avenue, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3TY |
1.28 miles |
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Crawley Down Village CofE School
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2.06 miles |
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Dormansland Primary School
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2.65 miles |
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Ashurst Wood Primary School
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2.8 miles |
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Turners Hill Church of England Primary School
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3.12 miles |
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Copthorne Preparatory School
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3.15 miles |
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Lingfield Primary School
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3.33 miles |
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West Hoathly CofE Primary School
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3.68 miles |
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Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
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3.71 miles |
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Fairway Infant School, Copthorne
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4.05 miles |
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Copthorne CofE Junior School
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4.06 miles |
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Burstow Primary School
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Imberhorne School
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