St Peter's Catholic Primary School
East Grinstead, RH19 1JB · West Sussex · primary school
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119th 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 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Peter’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school provides a calm, orderly environment where pupils demonstrate “excellent conduct” and “high levels of respect.” Leaders and governors are described as knowledgeable, ensuring staff work in the best interests of children while prioritising their well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils embody the school’s golden rule, showing “excellent conduct” and feeling “happy and safe.”
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with strong foundational teaching in reading and mathematics.
- Staff identify barriers to learning quickly, making “effective adaptations” that allow pupils with SEND to achieve well.
- Pupils show “exceptional attitudes to learning,” attending frequently and punctually.
- The Christian ethos supports personal development, helping pupils develop “mature responses” to diversity and difference.
Areas to improve
- The school must embed its new writing approach to ensure pupils’ spelling and grammar improve, as some still do not write fluently.
- Teachers must develop “secure knowledge of the important language they teach” to model vocabulary accurately, enabling pupils to explain concepts precisely.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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