The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 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
- 178
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr James Cox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Sea Lane, Ferring, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Oscar Romero Catholic School
Secondary · 718m away
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Primary · 2.1km away
Orchards Junior School
Primary · 2.1km away
Field Place Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Orchards Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Courtlands Independent Special School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ferring C of E Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ferring C of E Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ferring C of E Primary School?
Ferring C of E Primary School currently has 178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ferring C of E Primary School take?
Ferring C of E Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ferring C of E Primary School?
Ferring C of E Primary School is in Worthing, BN12 5DU, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ferring C of E Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ferring C of E Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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