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The March CofE Primary School
Claypit Lane, Westhampnett, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0NU, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.9 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 63% nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, with 60% of students meeting these benchmarks. While only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard, the school is better than 64% of others according to its LocaleIQ score, indicating a strong community standing and overall satisfaction among parents.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% 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 British83.2%
White Other4.0%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
traveller_irish1.5%
Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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50.85114, -0.74934 · PO18 0NU
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN146448
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.march.w-sussex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The March CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The March CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is The March CofE Primary School a good school?
The March CofE Primary School scores 63.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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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