Sidlesham Primary School
Chichester, PO20 7NL · West Sussex · primary school
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181st 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 3,249 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sidlesham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 139 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 plan to improve attainment in the coming year following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards?
What Ofsted said about Sidlesham Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils enjoy being part of a "tight-knit community" where they feel "safe and very well cared for by staff." However, "current weaknesses in how the curriculum is designed and delivered" mean that pupils "do not achieve as well as they should." The school is described as "emerging from a period of leadership instability," with a new headteacher taking action to improve the quality of education.
Strengths
- Pupils "behave well and are polite and respectful," contributing to a "calm and orderly atmosphere."
- The school supports "personal development well," helping pupils develop "inclusive attitudes" and understand how to keep themselves safe.
- Reading instruction has improved, with staff providing "close support" so pupils are "learning to read more confidently and fluently."
- The "arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well known," with "skilfully designed" personalised plans.
Areas to improve
- The school must "explicitly identify what pupils should learn in all areas" to ensure they are "systematically building understanding over time."
- Leaders need to ensure teachers deliver the curriculum "consistently well" to address "inconsistencies in teachers' subject and pedagogical knowledge."
- The school should "intensify actions to secure better rates of attendance" as persistent absence remains "too high for too many pupils."
Safeguarding
The report confirms 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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 32% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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.
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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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