Medmerry Primary School
Chichester, PO20 0QJ · West Sussex · primary school
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106th 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 — 3.3/10 against 3,364 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| 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.
Medmerry Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gymnastics, Spanish, and Choir Clubs, as well as Boys and Girls Football Clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How is the current over-capacity situation managed for new admissions?
What Ofsted said about Medmerry Primary School
Overview
Medmerry Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils love their school, feel safe, and behave respectfully, while staff are passionate about ensuring all learners achieve their best. The school has implemented swift improvements to the curriculum, resulting in pupils learning age-appropriate content and achieving well.
Strengths
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a particular strength, with effective strategies ensuring independent access to the curriculum.
- Reading and writing are prioritised through well-structured programmes and highly trained staff, enabling weaker readers to catch up and all pupils to write with confidence.
- Teachers present new information confidently using thoughtful approaches, such as practical science activities and discussions that deepen understanding.
- Attendance has improved significantly due to relentless monitoring and swift action following up poor attendance.
- Pupils develop strong character through the school’s values and gain impressive knowledge of how to keep themselves safe online and in the community.
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, teachers do not use the most effective strategies to deliver the curriculum, meaning pupils do not learn as well as they could.
- The school needs to continue to improve teachers’ subject and pedagogical knowledge to enable pupils to engage well and learn subject-specific knowledge effectively across the whole curriculum.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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