The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr A D Simpson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Jarvis Road, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9HT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Arundel CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Arundel CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arundel CofE Primary School?
Arundel CofE Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arundel CofE Primary School take?
Arundel CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Arundel CofE Primary School?
Arundel CofE Primary School is in Arundel, BN18 9HT, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Arundel CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Arundel CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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