The short version
Average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 17 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
- 158
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr John Galvin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
South Grove, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0EE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Petworth Cof E Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Petworth Cof E Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Petworth Cof E Primary School?
Petworth Cof E Primary School currently has 158 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Petworth Cof E Primary School take?
Petworth Cof E Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Petworth Cof E Primary School?
Petworth Cof E Primary School is in Petworth, GU28 0EE, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Petworth Cof E Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Petworth Cof 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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