Singleton CofE Primary School
Singleton, PO18 0HP · West Sussex · primary school
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62nd 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 — 5.1/10 against 3,685 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Singleton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Doodle Art Club, Move it Club, and Quiz Club, attend Forest School, and take guitar lessons. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 69 pupils against a stated capacity of 72. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How does the after-school club operate on days when the school is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Singleton CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils “love being part of their school” and benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” where staff hold high expectations rooted in kindness. The inspection found that pupils behave “extremely well” and feel safe, with “exceptionally strong” relationships across the community. While most subjects see pupils achieving well, there are specific inconsistencies in how recent curriculum changes are embedded and in the development of mathematical fluency.
Strengths
- Behaviour is described as “Outstanding”, with pupils acting as “‘ready, respectful and responsible’ learners” who listen carefully and work hard.
- Reading provision is strong; a consistent phonics-based approach results in “confident and fluent readers” who engage with enthusiasm.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “appropriately supported and achieve well” through robust identification and targeted interventions.
- Wider opportunities, such as forest school sessions, are highly valued by pupils for developing teamwork and understanding the natural world.
- Staff are skilled at checking learning through dedicated ‘planting’ and ‘flourish’ weeks to shape future teaching.
Areas to improve
- In mathematics, leaders must ensure the curriculum allows pupils to develop the “accuracy and efficiency of their mental methods” for recalling key number facts.
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders should ensure recent curriculum improvements are fully embedded so pupils can remember key knowledge and link it to previous learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff maintaining a “vigilant approach” and pupils understanding how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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