Bury CofE Primary School
Pulborough, RH20 1HB · West Sussex · primary school
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136th 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 1,801 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| 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.
Bury CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Bury Rangers club and visit Bury Church and the University of Leeds.
Getting in
The published school roll is 87 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 manage class sizes when operating 17 pupils over its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Bury CofE Primary School
Overview
Bury C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive in a "friendly and caring" environment. The inspection confirms that the school’s core values are embedded into everyday life, fostering strong relationships and high expectations for all learners.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "broad and aspirational curriculum" with a particular strength in early reading, where phonics is taught systematically by well-trained staff.
- Behaviour is described as "impressive," with pupils being polite, well-mannered, and keen to learn in a calm and orderly setting.
- The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities and outdoor learning opportunities, such as being "Bury Rangers," which enriches pupils' wider development.
- Pastoral care is "exemplary," with the welfare needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, being well identified and catered for.
- Leaders and governors engage well with staff, maintaining a "caring and collaborative culture" with high morale.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not sufficiently well designed to help pupils consistently build on existing knowledge, meaning they do not always gain the depth and range of knowledge they could.
Safeguarding
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 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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