West Chiltington Community Primary School
Pulborough, RH20 2JY · West Sussex · primary school
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114th 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 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Chiltington Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. 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 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dodgeball, Karate, STEM, Art, and Street Dance clubs, or play football. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 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 core subjects? What specific activities are included in the STEM and Art clubs? How does the school manage the transition for children joining from other primary schools?
What Ofsted said about West Chiltington Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at West Chiltington Community Primary School are described as “confident, articulate young people with a thirst for learning” who thrive in a calm and orderly environment. The school maintains an “ambitious curriculum” that is generally delivered well, with particular success in reading and the early years, ensuring children get off to a “great start.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-structured,” particularly in reading, where targeted interventions help pupils catch up quickly and develop a love for literature.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from a “highly inclusive environment” where the curriculum is adapted appropriately for them to learn alongside peers.
- Behaviour is strong, with lessons being “calm and orderly,” and pupils demonstrating “increasingly high levels of competence” in acceptable learning behaviours.
- Personal development is enriched through visits to places of worship and museums, fostering an understanding of diversity and modern Britain.
- Staff feel valued and supported, while governors “carry out their statutory duties effectively” and work closely with school leaders.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ subject and pedagogical knowledge varies, meaning pupils do not “consistently achieve as well as they could” across the whole curriculum; this needs strengthening.
- Subject leadership in some areas is at an “early stage of development,” with leaders lacking a clear understanding of strengths and weaknesses to support staff effectively.
- Attendance for a few pupils remains below expectations, though the school is taking action to improve this.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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