Jessie Younghusband Primary School
Chichester, PO19 3RE · West Sussex · primary school
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32nd 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 — 6.8/10 against 4,318 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Jessie Younghusband Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and take singing, ukulele, or violin lessons. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the music lessons scheduled alongside the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Jessie Younghusband Primary School
Overview
Jessie Younghusband Primary School continues to be a good school, maintaining an "inclusive and positive culture" that supports all pupils well. Leaders are "extremely ambitious" for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering an environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and eager to learn.
Strengths
- Pupils behave "exceptionally well," demonstrating they are "polite, kind and well mannered" while embodying the school’s values of ‘aspire, respect, enjoy’.
- The curriculum is "broad, relevant and exciting," with clear expected outcomes that allow pupils to "build securely on the knowledge that they have previously learned," particularly in core subjects.
- Reading provision is outstanding; staff are "experts in teaching phonics," resulting in "exceptional" outcomes for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Effective systems identify additional needs, with "learning passports" enabling staff to skilfully adapt the curriculum so pupils with SEND are closely monitored and fully included.
- Strong pastoral support and "trusting and warm relationships with staff" ensure pupils know an adult is always available to help with worries or concerns.
Areas to improve
- Inconsistencies in assessing wider curriculum subjects mean pupils are not always encouraged to retrieve prior learning, resulting in "gaps in pupils’ learning."
- The school must ensure staff in these subjects are supported so that learning "consistently" builds on what pupils remember over time.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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