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Ashurst CofE Primary School

School Lane, Ashurst, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3AY, West Sussex


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.7 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
53
Capacity
56
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this primary school stands out in the West Sussex area. It achieves 70% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 10% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 24 September 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.70%Top 36% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.10%Top 37% UK
Parent View (17 responses)
4.5
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
18% disagree
School responds to concerns
77%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
White Other9.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Location
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50.93182, -0.32838 · BN44 3AY

School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126020
School typeVoluntary aided school

Frequently asked questions
What is Ashurst CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Ashurst CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.

Is Ashurst CofE Primary School a good school?

Ashurst CofE Primary School scores 75.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Ashurst CofE Primary School?

Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ashurst CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.

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