Steyning CofE Primary School
Steyning, BN44 3RQ · West Sussex · primary school
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75th 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 4,259 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Steyning CofE 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%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join STEM Club, Flow Drama, Art Club, Archery Club, iStar Gym, Dance, Sama Karate, and Seishin Academy Karate. Sports options include Chelsea Football Club and GYSO Roller Skate Club. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 335 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Steyning CofE Primary School
Overview
Steyning CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and successful" environment where staff maintain high expectations. Pupils respond willingly to these standards, demonstrating pride in school values and achieving well through solid understanding of concepts.
Strengths
- Relationships are "warm, supportive and positive," with behaviour that is "settled and calm" and orderly lesson transitions.
- Staff effectively check understanding, picking up misconceptions "quickly" and addressing them "swiftly," which is "especially strong in mathematics."
- Reading is prioritised across the school, supported by a central library, regular assemblies, and a "reading army" of volunteers.
- The wider development of pupils is "especially strong," including learning about careers, safety, and different cultures.
- Leaders are "reflective and act swiftly where change is needed," carefully measuring the impact of their work.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not yet well embedded in some foundation subjects, meaning staff do not always know how much knowledge pupils have remembered.
- There is not yet a systematic process for supporting pupils to retain learning over time and connect it in the longer term.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 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
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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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