Kingsham Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hay Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 8BN |
| Phone | 01243784046 |
| Reference Number | 141181 |
Kingsham Primary School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' rating to 'Good' overall. The school fosters a positive learning environment where pupils show pride and engagement in their education, supported by well-defined values that promote resilience and curiosity. The leaders have made strides in improving the quality of education, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside a strong focus on personal development and safeguarding.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 277 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.93%
Girls: 53.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| 2 | 29 | 16 | 45 |
| 3 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 4 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 5 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| 6 | 13 | 31 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.7% |
| Unclassified | 11.6% |
| White, Other | 7.6% |
| African | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| 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 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 21 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils display positive behaviour and a strong sense of pride in their school.
- The school has a clear vision for improvement with ambitious leaders.
- Strong teaching of early reading and phonics.
- Effective support in place for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Broad and engaging curriculum with well-planned foundation subjects.
- Improved attendance tracking and support for students.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack coherent planning and assessment.
- Limited understanding of cultures and faiths beyond the local community.
- A small group of pupils still have low attendance.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 18% |
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 | 108 | ||
| 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 | 0.6 | ||
| Writing | 2 | ||
| Maths | 0.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Cawley Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1XB |
0.45 miles |
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Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
Rumbolds Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7UA |
0.51 miles |
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Chichester Nursery School
St James Road, Chichester, PO19 7AB |
0.84 miles |
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Portfield Primary Academy
St James Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7HA |
0.93 miles |
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St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
Orchard Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DQ |
0.99 miles |
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North Mundham Primary School
School Lane, North Mundham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1LA |
1.01 miles |
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St. Joseph's Infant School
Orchard Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DQ |
1.05 miles |
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Parklands Community Primary School
Durnford Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3AG |
1.22 miles |
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Westbourne House School
Coach Road, Chichester, PO20 2BH |
1.7 miles |
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Jessie Younghusband Primary School
Acres Drive, Chichester, PO19 3RE |
1.81 miles |
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Fishbourne CofE Primary School
Roman Way, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3QS |
1.93 miles |
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The March CofE Primary School
Claypit Lane, Westhampnett, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0NU |
1.93 miles |
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Oakwood School
Oakwood, Chichester, PO18 9AN |
3.03 miles |
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Lavant Primary School
West Stoke Road, Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0BW |
3.08 miles |
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Tangmere Primary Academy
Bishops Road, Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2JB |
3.17 miles |
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Bosham Primary School
Walton Lane, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8QF |
3.37 miles |
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Boxgrove CofE Primary School
The Street, Boxgrove, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0EE |
3.45 miles |
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Birdham CE Primary School
Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7HB |
3.55 miles |
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Rose Green Junior School
Raleigh Road, Rose Green, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 3NA |
3.59 miles |
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Rose Green Infant School
Hawkins Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 3LW |
3.73 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Chichester High School
Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8EB |
0.25 miles |
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Chichester Free School
Hunston Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1NP |
0.3 miles |
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Chichester High Schools Sixth Form
Kingsham Road, Chichester, PO19 8AE |
0.33 miles |
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The Prebendal School
52-55 West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RT |
0.8 miles |
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Chichester College Group
Westgate Fields, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1SB |
0.88 miles |
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St Anthony's School
Woodlands Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5PA |
1.4 miles |
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Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
Westgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HP |
1.41 miles |
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Fordwater School, Chichester
Summersdale Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PP |
1.67 miles |
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The Regis School
Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5LH |
4.22 miles |
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Ormiston Six Villages Academy
Lime Avenue, Westergate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 3UE |
4.79 miles |