The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 11% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
11%
-51.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 58
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 22.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- SOUTH DOWNS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Justine Chubb (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Street, Clapham, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3UU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School?
Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School currently has 58 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School take?
Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School?
Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School is in Worthing, BN13 3UU, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Clapham and Patching 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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