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Midhurst CofE Primary School
Ashfield Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9JX, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.8 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
185
Capacity
240
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a strong parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school offers a supportive community for families. However, it currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report, and the Key Stage 2 results indicate that only 47% of students are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, with no pupils achieving a higher standard. While the school ranks in the top 86% nationally for expected attainment, there are clear areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (49 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
My child is happy
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School has high expectations
90%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
White Other5.4%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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50.98430, -0.74531 · GU29 9JX
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN125988
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Midhurst CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Midhurst CofE Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Midhurst CofE Primary School a good school?
Midhurst CofE Primary School scores 8.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Midhurst CofE Primary School?
Based on 49 Ofsted Parent View responses, Midhurst CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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