The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
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
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 267
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 27.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Justine Brooks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Stocks Lane, East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8NH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is East Wittering Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
East Wittering Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend East Wittering Community Primary School?
East Wittering Community Primary School currently has 267 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Wittering Community Primary School take?
East Wittering Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Wittering Community Primary School?
East Wittering Community Primary School is in Chichester, PO20 8NH, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Wittering Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, East Wittering Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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