Rogate CofE Primary School
Petersfield, GU31 5HH · West Sussex · primary school
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70th 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 4,023 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rogate CofE 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%. A higher 17.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 73 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in core subject attainment?
What Ofsted said about Rogate CofE Primary School
Overview
Rogate CofE Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils are happy, feel safe, and exhibit exceptionally positive attitudes towards school life. Leaders have successfully navigated recent changes, including a reduction in size and federation collaboration, to refine the curriculum and support staff well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "calm and purposeful learning environment" where they behave impeccably and achieve well.
- The school provides "exciting and enriching experiences," including educational visits and leadership roles, which pupils relish.
- Staff are skilled at delivering the phonics programme, helping pupils gain the knowledge and skills to read with "confidence and fluency."
- The school quickly identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and provides effective support to help them learn successfully alongside peers.
- Attendance is high, supported by proactive measures to help pupils who experience challenges.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of wider curriculum subjects, staff lack confidence in delivering the new curriculum, meaning activity choices and vocabulary do not always precisely reflect school expectations. The school should provide staff with the support needed to deliver the new curriculum confidently across all subjects.
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 | 33% |
| 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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