Estcots Primary School
East Grinstead, RH19 3TY · West Sussex · primary school
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50th 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 3,836 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Estcots Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 403 pupils against a stated capacity of 521. 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Estcots Primary School
Overview
Estcots Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are inspired to learn in a vibrant environment, building secure knowledge and preparing well for the next stages of their education. The school fosters a calm, kind atmosphere where pupils behave well and value helping others.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious broad and balanced," with knowledge clearly set out from Reception to Year 6.
- Pupils achieve well in English and mathematics, developing a "depth of understanding" that supports exploration of challenging concepts.
- Staff have "skill and expertise in teaching phonics," ensuring pupils learn to read quickly and receive timely support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs "quickly identified" and learning is adapted well for their success.
- There are "warm relationships throughout the school" and staff feel supported, with workload considered in decision-making.
Areas to improve
- Checks on what pupils know and remember are not fully developed across foundation subjects, leading to sometimes "confused or unclear" knowledge.
- The school should continue to develop checks to "fully understand what knowledge pupils have secured" so staff can build on this accurately.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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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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