The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 20.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Sophia Koiston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Keynor Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7NL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sidlesham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sidlesham Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sidlesham Primary School?
Sidlesham Primary School currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sidlesham Primary School take?
Sidlesham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sidlesham Primary School?
Sidlesham Primary School is in Chichester, PO20 7NL, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sidlesham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sidlesham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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