The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 107
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Katie Hoebee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Heather Close, West Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8DR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Funtington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Funtington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Funtington Primary School?
Funtington Primary School currently has 107 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Funtington Primary School take?
Funtington Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Funtington Primary School?
Funtington Primary School is in Chichester, PO18 8DR, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Funtington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Funtington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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