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Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School
Plaistow, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0PX, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.9 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
200
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support despite receiving a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted. While 50% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the UK average, only 4% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in academic performance. The school's LocaleIQ score of 6.9 suggests it ranks lower than many others in the area, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (67 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child feels safe
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Progress is communicated
90%
School supports development
87%
Behaviour is good
85%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
75%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
White Other2.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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51.06951, -0.56681 · RH14 0PX
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN125848
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.plaistowandkirdford.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School a good school?
Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School scores 6.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School?
Based on 67 Ofsted Parent View responses, Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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