Bramber Primary School
Worthing, BN14 8QB · West Sussex · primary school
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95th 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 4,223 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bramber Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Capoeira, Glee Sing, Drawing, Production, Dance, Construction, and Karate clubs. Sports include Rounders, Multi Sports, Swerve Soccer, Archery, Premier Sports, Cross Country, Benchball, and Gymnastics. Arts and music options cover Art Club, Dance Live, and Choir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 bridge the gap between the 57.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes for the 7.0% reaching the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Bramber Primary School
Overview
Bramber Primary School continues to be a ‘good school’, confirmed during an ungraded inspection in October 2023. Pupils are described as ‘polite and courteous’, showing ‘high levels of respect’ and ‘enthusiasm for learning’. The school fosters a ‘calm and orderly’ environment where children feel safe and maintain ‘warm relationships with staff’.
Strengths
- The school has designed a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ that ensures pupils ‘remember and understand important learning’, particularly in early years, mathematics, and English.
- Teachers possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and use it to design ‘interesting activities that enthuse pupils’, ensuring those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘achieve as well as their peers’.
- The reading curriculum is ‘thoughtfully organised’, with staff being ‘consistent in the way they teach phonics and reading’, making it a ‘clear priority’.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘strong acceptance of difference’ and enjoy learning about ‘a range of cultures and religions’.
- Governors have a ‘sound knowledge of all curriculum areas’ and staff receive a ‘broad range of training’ to teach effectively and keep pupils safe.
Areas to improve
- In subjects such as geography and history, pupils ‘do not always remember what they have done before or make links between current and past learning’, meaning they ‘do not remember as much as they could’. Leaders need to ensure pupils clearly understand what they have learned and why.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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