The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 18% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
18%
-44.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
-10.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 125
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 26.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Harris
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Rumbolds Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7UA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChichester Nursery School
Nursery · 642m away
Portfield Community Primary School
Primary · 788m away
Portfield Primary Academy
Primary · 788m away
Chichester High Schools Sixth Form
Sixth form centres · 895m away
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 918m away
Chichester High School
Secondary · 920m away
Chichester Free School
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
The Prebendal School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School?
Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School take?
Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School?
Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School is in Chichester, PO19 7UA, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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