Yapton CE Primary School
Arundel, BN18 0DU · West Sussex · primary school
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145th 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 3,685 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yapton CE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 304 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Yapton CE Primary School
Overview
Yapton CE Primary School is described as a “friendly and welcoming” institution where leaders are “determined to give pupils the very best start to their education.” Following decisive actions to address previous shortcomings, most pupils now “achieve well both academically and in their personal development.” The report highlights a “harmonious environment” where pupils feel safe and behave well, adhering to high expectations.
Strengths
- The school’s personal development programme is “exemplary,” featuring the ‘Yapton Journey’ which brings learning to life through trips and experiences.
- Pupils demonstrate kindness and compassion, adhering to the school’s ‘THINK’ values and acting as “positive role models” through responsibilities like house captains.
- The curriculum is “purposefully designed” with precise sequencing, ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs, access full learning opportunities.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; a “well-planned phonics programme” ensures children learn to read “more quickly and more accurately than in the past.”
- Pastoral support is a strength, with every pupil knowing their identified “go-to adult” will listen to their worries.
Areas to improve
- Pupils do not have “sufficient opportunities to practise their writing across the curriculum,” meaning their written achievements are “not as good as they could be.”
- Attendance remains “not yet high enough” for some pupils, causing them to miss important learning and limiting their achievement.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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