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Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Petworth Drive, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8JT, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.8 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
208
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a moderate size of 208 pupils, the school is performing above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, ranking in the top 47% of schools. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction levels and additional insights about the school's environment may be limited, so prospective families should consider visiting to get a better understanding.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.0%
White Other7.7%
Asian Indian4.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.8%
Gypsy/Roma2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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50.96500, -0.13248 · RH15 8JT
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN125958
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sheddingdean Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sheddingdean Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is Sheddingdean Community Primary School a good school?
Sheddingdean Community Primary School scores 17.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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