Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School
Billingshurst, RH14 0PX · West Sussex · primary school
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171st 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 3,009 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Plaistow and Kirdford 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%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Clubs, the Crafty Duck Club, Drama Club, and football, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 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
With results below the national median, how does the school support pupils who are not meeting expected standards? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the creative clubs offered? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School
Overview
The report describes a "nurturing school" where pupils are happy, polite, and benefit from a strong focus on outdoor learning and environmental care. However, the quality of education and leadership "Requires improvement" because expectations for achievement are not high enough, and the curriculum does not yet prepare pupils effectively for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and courteous," creating a "calm and purposeful environment" with positive staff relationships.
- The school effectively uses its woods and pond areas to teach about nature, healthy eating, and inclusion.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning to be respectful of different faiths and benefiting from educational trips.
- In some wider curriculum subjects, such as physical education, pupils build knowledge securely and discuss key vocabulary confidently.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) accurately and show "genuine care" for them.
Areas to improve
- Staff must implement the phonics programme and early reading curriculum more effectively to ensure children acquire foundational knowledge and a broad vocabulary.
- Staff need to check pupils’ knowledge and understanding more rigorously to identify and address errors and misconceptions across the curriculum.
- Learning adaptations for pupils with SEND must be more systematic and effective to help them achieve better outcomes.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 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
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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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