The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
18% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Helen Denison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Copthorne CE Junior School, Copthorne, West Sussex, RH10 3RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFairway Infant School, Copthorne
Primary · Very close
Burstow Park School
Independent · 879m away
Aurora Redehall School
Independent · 2.1km away
Forge Wood Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Minerva May School
Independent · 3.2km away
Pound Hill Infant Academy
Primary · 3.2km away
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Copthorne CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Copthorne CofE Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Copthorne CofE Junior School?
Copthorne CofE Junior School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Copthorne CofE Junior School take?
Copthorne CofE Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Copthorne CofE Junior School?
Copthorne CofE Junior School is in Copthorne, RH10 3RD, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Copthorne CofE Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Copthorne CofE Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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