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East Preston Junior School
Lashmar Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 1EZ, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.8 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
349
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 95% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths is 53%, placing it in the top 77% nationally, only 6% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, but parents may want to consider the school's performance in pushing for higher academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% 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 |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
Progress is communicated
99%
My child is happy
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
90%
School responds to concerns
81%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
White Other4.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.81246, -0.48166 · BN16 1EZ
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN144244
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.epjs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is East Preston Junior School rated by Ofsted?
East Preston Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2019.
Is East Preston Junior School a good school?
East Preston Junior School scores 48.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 East Preston Junior School?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, East Preston Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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