Ashington CofE Primary School
Pulborough, RH20 3PG · West Sussex · primary school
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109th 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 3,004 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 41% | 1.58 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashington CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 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 below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific steps are taken to improve outcomes for the 3.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ashington CofE Primary School
Overview
Ashington CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "warm welcome" and a "caring" environment where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders have established an "ambitious curriculum" that builds progressively, with staff showing high ambition for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "articulate and polite," upholding school values and feeling secure because adults take "great interest in their well-being."
- Reading is a clear priority; the "effective approach to early reading" ensures most children quickly learn to read and become "fluent readers who love to read."
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, helping them "access learning" and achieve alongside their peers.
- The curriculum includes enriching experiences such as the "forest school," outdoor learning, and creative activities that develop pupils' "imagination and creativity."
- Teachers challenge pupils to think carefully about their learning, and staff effectively manage occasional off-task behaviour by encouraging pupils to refocus.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure consistent curriculum implementation across all subjects, particularly in science and some foundation subjects, to ensure pupils are "building their knowledge securely enough."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where leaders carefully check pupil safety and staff are trained to identify risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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