The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Mary Claffey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapmans Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead
Primary · 701m away
Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead
Primary · 1.1km away
Blackwell Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Meads Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Felbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Estcots Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Catholic Primary School take?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is in East Grinstead, RH19 1JB, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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