Ferring C of E Primary School
Worthing, BN12 5DU · West Sussex · primary school
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59th 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 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ferring C of E Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ferring C of E Primary School
Overview
Ferring C of E Primary School is described as a "welcoming school, where pupils flourish" and benefit from "excellent relationships" with staff. The inspection confirms that new leaders have successfully raised aspirations, resulting in a "clearly structured" curriculum and effective reading provision that ensures pupils are "well prepared for new learning."
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and safe," demonstrating a "strong sense of community" and taking pride in responsibilities such as the school council.
- The curriculum is "sequenced carefully," allowing pupils’ understanding to "build over time" from Reception onwards.
- Leaders have prioritised reading, introducing an "effective approach to early reading" that helps pupils become "fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" and learn the "same curriculum as their classmates."
- Governance is "strong," with governors providing "highly effective support and challenge to leaders."
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," staff subject knowledge is "less secure," leading to "gaps in their knowledge" for pupils.
- Some subject leaders are "inexperienced" and lack the "clear oversight" needed to provide timely support to staff.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders have established a "strong culture of safeguarding" and staff are "alert to anything that may be a concern."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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