Aldingbourne Primary School
Chichester, PO20 3QR · West Sussex · primary school
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93rd 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 41% | 1.89 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 26% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aldingbourne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join board games, construction, and ICT clubs, alongside archery, cricket, and football. Arts options include choir, drama, and dance. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 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 to move from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort?
What Ofsted said about Aldingbourne Primary School
Overview
Aldingbourne Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils “buzz with excitement” and behave “exceptionally well.” Leaders prioritise reading and personal development, ensuring children settle quickly and engage enthusiastically in a curriculum enriched by meaningful experiences.
Strengths
- Pupils are “unfailingly polite” and respectful, with staff modelling high standards that result in very few bullying incidents.
- Reading is a top priority; teachers use assessments “extremely well” to identify gaps, ensuring pupils become fluent and independent readers.
- The curriculum in English and mathematics is strong, with teachers adapting lessons to help pupils catch up after pandemic disruptions.
- Staff support pupils’ personal development effectively, fostering cooperation, sensitivity towards diversity, and an understanding of fairness and justice.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) “join in all that the school offers,” with staff working closely with parents to implement helpful strategies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen curriculum planning in some foundation subjects, as pupils currently do not “build knowledge coherently” and topics sometimes contain too much information.
- Teachers need to assess pupils’ understanding more effectively in all subjects to ensure they grasp previous knowledge before moving on to new ideas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff maintaining up-to-date knowledge of risks and working closely with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
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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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