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Balcombe Cofe Primary School
London Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HS, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.5 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
141
Capacity
150
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 66% of schools. However, only 5% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
White Other5.0%
White Irish2.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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51.06078, -0.13577 · RH17 6HS
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN150828
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.balcombeschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Balcombe Cofe Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Balcombe Cofe Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2023.
Is Balcombe Cofe Primary School a good school?
Balcombe Cofe Primary School scores 65.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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