Kingsham Primary School
Chichester, PO19 8BN · West Sussex · primary school
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30th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.6/10 against 2,170 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Daily Mile, Girls Football, Tag Rugby, and Inter School Competitions. They also join the School Council, Eco-team, Green Gang, Sports Crew, Peer Mediators, Librarians, Year 6 Buddies, and School Ambassadors.
Getting in
The published school roll is 270 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 Year 6 pupils preparing for secondary school? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Kingsham Primary School
Overview
Kingsham Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where leaders, governors, and the trust are united in a ‘no excuses’ approach, resulting in an ‘upbeat atmosphere’ and strong pastoral care. Pupils are described as ‘happy and well equipped for secondary school’, with significant improvements in attendance and reading standards.
Strengths
- Staff greet pupils by name, creating a welcoming environment underpinned by simple rules: ‘ready, respectful and safe’.
- The school successfully nurtures pupils’ empathy and awareness of global issues, helping them understand their role in ‘tackling homelessness’ and ‘caring for the planet’.
- Strong systems identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with learning adapted and progress monitored carefully.
- Reading provision has improved significantly; most pupils now reach the expected standard by the end of Year 6, supported by a well-established phonics programme.
- Personal development is enhanced through debate, leadership roles, and performing arts, fostering ‘confident, respectful and responsible citizens’.
Areas to improve
- Teaching quality is not always consistent; tasks sometimes fail to account for pupils’ foundational knowledge, and the practice of encouraging pupils to ‘think out loud’ is not fully embedded.
- The foundation subjects curriculum does not distinguish clearly enough between ‘interesting’ and ‘essential learning’, meaning pupils struggle to recall key information from the past.
- Teachers need further expertise to help pupils embed and retrieve key knowledge and skills from their long-term memory.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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