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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Brookpit Lane, Clymping, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5QU, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.9 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
95
Capacity
105
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 69% of pupils meet the expected standards, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Although only 6% of students achieve the higher standard, the school's overall performance is better than 55% of other schools. Parents can expect a supportive environment, with a small pupil population of 95, fostering a close-knit community.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other6.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Location
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50.80684, -0.57576 · BN17 5QU
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126024
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmarysclymping.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2014.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Mary's CofE Primary School scores 54.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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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