Loxwood Primary School
Billingshurst, RH14 0SR · West Sussex · primary school
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134th 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 4,158 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Loxwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 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 literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in the lower years? How does the school monitor progress between the 2023 inspection and now?
What Ofsted said about Loxwood Primary School
Overview
Loxwood Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, reflecting a ‘noticeable improvement journey’ over the last 18 months. Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that promotes high aspirations and character development, resulting in pupils who are ‘happy to come to school’ and behave well. The school fosters a positive environment where students enjoy a ‘rounded curriculum’ and feel safe.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘high aspirations’ and respond well to challenges, such as problem-solving in the ‘woodland school’, building confidence and character.
- Early reading provision is ‘consistently well’ delivered, with staff trained as ‘experts in early reading’ who ensure all pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Behaviour is consistently good, with pupils being ‘polite and courteous’; bullying is ‘rare’ and resolved quickly, ensuring pupils ‘feel safe’.
- The school places prominence on ‘wider development and well-being’, including a ‘very strong commitment to outdoor learning’ and diverse leadership roles.
- Staff feel ‘well supported and valued’, and governors perform their statutory duties with ‘rigour and enthusiasm’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure consistency in implementing ‘individual learning plans’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as some staff lack confidence in adapting activities.
- Inconsistencies in mathematics teaching outcomes require leaders to prioritise support and training to ensure all teachers can implement the scheme ‘as intended’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff well trained to recognise risks and thorough record-keeping in place to identify pupils at risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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