Slindon CofE Primary School
Arundel, BN18 0QU · West Sussex · primary school
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141st 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 3,598 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Slindon CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Striking and Fielding, Fun in Maths, and Scratch clubs, alongside JC sports, Premier sport football, and Tag Rugby. Arts activities include Young Voices, Maypole dancing, and djembe drumming. Trips visit London, the Weald and Downland Museum, and Chichester Cathedral. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 89 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 support is available for children joining the over-capacity cohort?
What Ofsted said about Slindon CofE Primary School
Overview
Slindon C of E Primary School is described as a “small but wonderfully inclusive” setting where pupils “happily come to school” due to positive relationships and nurturing staff. The report highlights a “warm welcome” and a calm, orderly environment where children learn to care for their community and develop strong morals. Despite recent staffing changes, the school maintains an “unwavering commitment” to a high-quality curriculum, supported by strong local partnerships and active governance.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and secure, benefiting from “clear and consistent routines” that help them manage their emotions and behaviour effectively.
- Reading instruction is robust, with staff helping pupils learn letters and sounds in an “ordered way” to build confidence and fluency.
- The curriculum in most subjects identifies important knowledge, with a clear focus on developing “accurate use of subject-specific vocabulary.”
- Personal development is enriched by after-school clubs and trips, helping pupils debate important questions and develop “strong morals.”
- Attendance is supported by “sensitive support” that effectively removes barriers, ensuring pupils do not miss important learning.
Areas to improve
- Staff must gain the expertise to “suitably tailor adaptations to learning” so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can access the curriculum successfully.
- Teachers need training to routinely identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, ensuring learning is adapted to close these gaps so all pupils learn as well as they should.
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 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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