The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 369
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Denise Maurice (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Fabians Way, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9PU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Peter's CofE Primary School?
St Peter's CofE Primary School currently has 369 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's CofE Primary School take?
St Peter's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's CofE Primary School?
St Peter's CofE Primary School is in Henfield, BN5 9PU, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's 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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