Harting CofE Primary School
South Harting, GU31 5QT · West Sussex · primary school
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142nd 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 2.1/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harting CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Brass Bands, Rocksteady, Coding Club, and Play Leaders. Sports include football, cricket, hockey, and swimming. Arts and music features Street Nation Dance School, piano recitals, and choir. Trips visit Cobnor Activities Centre, Fort Nelson, Scoltand, Chichester Harbour, the South Downs Planetarium, and the Youth Brass Fest in London. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 97 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the coding or music clubs?
What Ofsted said about Harting CofE Primary School
Overview
Harting CofE Primary School is described as a "nurturing community where pupils flourish," underpinned by values of "love and respect." The report highlights that pupils are happy, behaviour is positive, and they achieve well across a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with knowledge taught in a "logical order" so pupils "successfully build knowledge over time."
- Reading is a priority; the phonics programme is "ambitious and well structured," helping pupils "grow a love of reading."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "flourish and achieve well" due to "effective support" and skilled staff adaptations.
- Behaviour is "positive across the school," with high attendance and pupils who "know the rules well."
- Staff feel "valued" and supported regarding workload, while parents are "overwhelmingly positive" about the education provided.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure consistency in curriculum implementation, as in some new subjects, "learning is not as strong as it could be" due to imprecise language modelling or lack of reasoning in mathematics.
- Plans to develop the personal development offer must be implemented successfully, as pupils’ understanding of different faiths, cultures, and the British value of democracy is currently limited.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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