Boxgrove CofE Primary School
Chichester, PO18 0EE · West Sussex · primary school
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177th 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 — 0.0/10 against 3,769 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 15.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Boxgrove CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 15.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 71 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time?
What Ofsted said about Boxgrove CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “proud to attend this small, nurturing school” where they feel “safe and happy.” Leaders and staff maintain “high ambitions for all pupils,” fostering an environment where children “enjoy learning” and demonstrate “high levels of motivation.” The school is characterised by strong relationships, with staff knowing each pupil “exceptionally well” and ensuring pastoral needs are met.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious,” “broad and engaging,” allowing pupils to “develop detailed knowledge in many subjects.”
- Reading provision is strong, with “consistently strong” phonics teaching and effective strategies to identify and address gaps in knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified early” and receive “effective support” to learn successfully alongside classmates.
- Behaviour is excellent, with “no low-level disruption,” as pupils “choose to behave well” and understand the importance of school rules.
- Staff work “extremely well as a team” and feel “supported, respected and valued” by leaders who are mindful of workload.
Areas to improve
- In a “minority of subjects,” teachers do not always adapt the curriculum or choose the right activities to address gaps, meaning some pupils are not building knowledge “as securely or deeply as they could.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture” established through thorough training and clear procedures for reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 15% |
| 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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