Rake CofE Primary School
Liss, GU33 7JH · West Sussex · primary school
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191st 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 — 0.1/10 against 4,247 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rake CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school monitor progress for children who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Rake CofE Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that pupils are proud of their school and understand its core values of ‘love, respect and perseverance’. Leaders and staff maintain high expectations, creating a ‘calm, orderly environment’ where pupils feel safe and achieve positive outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate good manners, kindness, and confidence, supported by staff who ‘recognise and celebrate pupils’ achievements’.
- The curriculum is ambitious, with staff having ‘secure subject knowledge’ in areas like mathematics and early reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs identified quickly and receive appropriate adaptations.
- Early years provision is engaging, with a ‘sharp focus on language and communication development’ through creative activities.
- Governors ‘support and challenge leaders effectively’, with a strong focus on school improvement and staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment checks are not precise enough, leading to unnoticed gaps in pupils’ knowledge that are not addressed.
- The writing curriculum is less effective, with pupils lacking sufficient opportunities to practise and correct handwriting, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
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 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 25% |
| 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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