Arundel CofE Primary School
Arundel, BN18 9HT · West Sussex · primary school
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8th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.1/10 against 2,757 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Arundel CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 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
Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made since the 2024 report? How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Arundel CofE Primary School
Overview
Arundel CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "strong sense of community" and a culture where staff "prioritise getting to know pupils and their families well." The report highlights that pupils achieve well across a "broad and balanced curriculum" and behave exceptionally well, living up to the school’s motto of "excellence with no compromises."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" with knowledge and skills "carefully sequenced" to ensure learning builds effectively on prior understanding.
- Reading is highly prioritised, with older pupils described as "avid readers" who enjoy a "rich variety of books."
- The programme for pupils’ personal development is "exceptional," fostering an age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships and safety.
- Staff well-being is supported, with leaders being "mindful of staff well-being and workload," resulting in staff who are "highly positive about working at the school."
- Attendance is "extremely high," driven by pupils who are "motivated by their learning" and extensive support for those finding attendance difficult.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, lesson activities "do not always help pupils to learn the full depth of knowledge that the school intends," leading to less secure understanding.
- The school needs to ensure that learning activities help pupils "secure understanding consistently well across all subjects."
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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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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