The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 15% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
15%
-47.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
-10.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 72
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Theresa Smyth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
The Street, Boxgrove, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0EE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Boxgrove CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Boxgrove CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Boxgrove CofE Primary School?
Boxgrove CofE Primary School currently has 72 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Boxgrove CofE Primary School take?
Boxgrove CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Boxgrove CofE Primary School?
Boxgrove CofE Primary School is in Chichester, PO18 0EE, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Boxgrove CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Boxgrove 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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