Ashurst CofE Primary School
Steyning, BN44 3AY · West Sussex · primary school
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28th 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 3,708 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 62% | 4.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashurst CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% 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 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 48 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Ashurst CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this village school, which fosters a ‘strong sense of community’ and high expectations for achievement. The report describes a school where staff deliver the curriculum well, particularly in reading, and where personal development is a notable strength through rich extracurricular opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘behave very well’ and respond eagerly to high aspirations, achieving well across a broad range of subjects.
- Reading is a priority; staff confidently deliver the phonics programme, resulting in pupils becoming ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Personal development is enhanced by a ‘wide and rich set of clubs, trips, visits and experiences’, including charity work and themed days.
- Staff have ‘secure subject knowledge’ and effectively check what pupils know, ensuring learning builds logically on prior knowledge.
- Governors and leaders proactively support staff workload and well-being, resulting in high morale and a positive culture.
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum sequence is not yet as well thought through as it could be; the school must ensure knowledge is ‘clearly and consistently identified and sequenced’ so teaching focuses on learning rather than just activity.
- Pupils are ‘less confident when it comes to talking in an age-appropriate way about protected characteristics and the fundamental British value of law and order’.
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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