Albourne Church of England Primary School
Hassocks, BN6 9DH · West Sussex · primary school
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4th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1/10 among them, against 8.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Albourne Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, play cricket, netball, multi-sports, or swim, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical afternoon look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its performance relative to similar-intake schools?
What Ofsted said about Albourne Church of England Primary School
Overview
Albourne Church of England Primary School is described as a "friendly school" where pupils enjoy attending and benefit from "constructive and compassionate relationships" with adults. The report highlights that pupils "love learning" and demonstrate "exceptionally strong attitudes to school," supported by an "ambitious curriculum" and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils display "impeccable manners" and behave well, showing a high standard of politeness and respect for peers and adults.
- Reading is identified as a "strength of the school," with strong foundations in Reception and effective support for weaker readers.
- The curriculum is "carefully defined," allowing pupils to "practise and apply their knowledge effectively" in most subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "swiftly identified and effectively supported," ensuring they are fully included.
- Staff workload and welfare are "well considered," and governors provide "timely and important challenge."
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of foundation subjects," checks of what pupils know are "underdeveloped," meaning pupils sometimes fail to remember key content over time.
- The school must "methodically check that the chosen knowledge is remembered effectively" before teaching new content.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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