Duncton CofE Junior School
Petworth, GU28 0LB · West Sussex · primary school
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135th 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 3,647 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 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.
Duncton CofE Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58% 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% of pupils, against a 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 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend Forest School trips, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 50 pupils against a stated capacity of 60. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the lower-performing areas identified in the recent inspection? How does the Forest School programme integrate with the daily curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Duncton CofE Junior School
Overview
Duncton Church of England Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and provides extensive pastoral care, ensuring that pupils work and play together happily while showing respect to staff and each other.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well planned," with essential knowledge taught in a "logical order" that helps pupils build securely on previous learning.
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and use it to present learning clearly, effectively addressing misconceptions and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is prioritised, with staff having "in-depth knowledge" of phonics and providing effective support to ensure pupils who fall behind "catch up rapidly."
- Positive relationships and clear routines create "calm classrooms" where learning takes place without interruption, underpinned by the school’s religious ethos.
- Pupils are prepared well for future life through meaningful leadership roles and contributions to charities, fostering responsibility and an understanding of others.
Areas to improve
- In a "small minority of subjects," the essential knowledge pupils should learn is not identified in "sufficient depth," meaning pupils do not always achieve as well as they could because their knowledge does not develop securely and sequentially.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 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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