East Wittering Community Primary School
Chichester, PO20 8NH · West Sussex · primary school
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100th 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 — 4.2/10 against 2,609 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
East Wittering Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join karate, musical theatre club, and cheerleaders, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 247 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about East Wittering Community Primary School
Overview
East Wittering Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as an “inclusive and nurturing” environment where pupils are “happy to be ‘growing together’”. Leaders maintain high aspirations for all pupils, underpinned by values such as being kind, confident, and safe, resulting in a calm and respectful atmosphere where bullying is rare.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and well-sequenced”, with teachers effectively building on prior knowledge and adapting activities for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is prioritised, with most teachers having a “secure understanding” of phonics; pupils read books matched to their abilities and develop into “confident, fluent readers”.
- Pupils benefit from leadership roles, such as playground leaders and “eco-warriors”, which develop their confidence and prepare them for later life.
- There is a “healthy collaborative ethos” among staff, supported by a dedicated well-being lead to manage workload and ensure staff enjoy working at the school.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” and robust systems for monitoring pupils at risk.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all staff receive high-quality training to teach phonics effectively, as some inconsistencies mean certain pupils do not learn to read as rapidly as they could.
- Leaders must continue to deepen teachers’ subject knowledge across all subjects, as current inconsistencies mean some pupils do not achieve as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders, staff, and governors fully aware of their responsibilities and clear systems in place to support pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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