Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Graffham Petworth West Sussex GU28 0NJ |
| Reference Number | 148396 |
Graffham Church of England Infant School has demonstrated overall effectiveness as a good school. It has recently undergone its first inspection since becoming a voluntary-aided school and has maintained a foundation of positive values that promote a nurturing environment. The school fosters strong relationships among pupils and staff, ensuring that pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn. The curriculum is broad and engaging, with leaders focused on improving it further to support all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 47 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.06%
Girls: 48.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| 2 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.9% |
| Unclassified | 6.4% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils love attending this small, welcoming school.
- The curriculum includes rich experiences and is ambitious and broad.
- Staff have high expectations and create interesting, fun lessons.
- Strong focus on personal development with diverse clubs and experiences.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
- High priority on phonics, with well-organized and effective teaching.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack coherent and well-sequenced curriculum planning.
- Teachers' expertise in certain subjects is variable, impacting pupil achievement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Duncton CofE Junior School
Willett Close, Duncton, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0LB |
1.9 miles |
|
Singleton CofE Primary School
Charlton Road, Singleton CE Primary School, Singleton, West Sussex, PO18 0HP |
3.79 miles |
|
Petworth Cof E Primary School
South Grove, PETWORTH, West Sussex, GU28 0EE |
4.01 miles |
|
Midhurst CofE Primary School
Ashfield Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9JX |
4.06 miles |
|
Easebourne CofE Primary School
Wheelbarrow Castle, Easebourne, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9AG |
4.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Seaford College
|
1.07 miles |
|
Midhurst Rother College
North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DT |
4.13 miles |
|
Conifers House School
Egmont Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9BG |
4.21 miles |
|
Great Ballard School
Eartham, Chichester, PO18 0LR |
4.72 miles |