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Funtington Primary School
Heather Close, West Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8DR, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.8 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
107
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 98% of parents recommending it. The school performs well in key stage 2, achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths that place it in the top 72% nationally. However, only 6% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
School supports development
96%
Behaviour is good
93%
School has high expectations
91%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.8%
Gypsy/Roma7.5%
White Other4.7%
traveller_irish3.7%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Location
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50.85945, -0.85198 · PO18 8DR
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN125830
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Funtington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Funtington Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Funtington Primary School a good school?
Funtington Primary School scores 73.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Funtington Primary School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, Funtington Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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