The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 129
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 24%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Mark McCadden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7HB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Birdham CE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birdham CE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birdham CE Primary School?
Birdham CE Primary School currently has 129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birdham CE Primary School take?
Birdham CE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birdham CE Primary School?
Birdham CE Primary School is in Chichester, PO20 7HB, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birdham CE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birdham CE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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