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

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Duncton CofE Junior School
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1.9 miles
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3.79 miles
Petworth Cof E Primary School
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4.01 miles
Midhurst CofE Primary School
Ashfield Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9JX
4.06 miles
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4.32 miles
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4.13 miles
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4.21 miles
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