Camelsdale Primary School
Haslemere, GU27 3RN · West Sussex · primary school
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31st 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 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| 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.
Camelsdale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Children's Yoga, Wild Ones, Chess, Coding, Mindfulness, Homework, Art, Science, Football, Running, Recorder, Nature and Crafts, Construction, and Choir clubs. Trips include Year 4 Henley Fort, Year 5 PGL/Isle of Wight, and Year 6 Burgos Exchange. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 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
What support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Camelsdale Primary School
Overview
Camelsdale Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "warm sense of community" and a "caring and inclusive" environment. The report highlights a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" where pupils are "eager and enthusiastic to learn" and feel safe.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully designed to be ambitious," with knowledge broken down into steps to help teachers explain content clearly.
- Reading is placed "at the centre of the curriculum," with effective support ensuring most pupils become "fluent and confident readers by the end of Year 1."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and "achieve well overall" alongside their classmates.
- Staff have embedded "The Camelsdale Way," fostering kindness and respect, with older pupils supporting younger ones through initiatives like 'Panda Pals'.
- The school addresses attendance promptly and is "not hesitant to involve social care" if absence presents a safeguarding risk.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not always check what pupils know with "enough precision" or correct misconceptions, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure assessment is "further refined" so teachers can identify and support pupils at risk of falling behind more effectively.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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