The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 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
- 53
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 13.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Headteacher Sarah Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Ashurst, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3AY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ashurst CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashurst CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashurst CofE Primary School?
Ashurst CofE Primary School currently has 53 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashurst CofE Primary School take?
Ashurst CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashurst CofE Primary School?
Ashurst CofE Primary School is in Steyning, BN44 3AY, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashurst CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashurst 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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