The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 303
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Matthew Andrews (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Upper Beeding, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3HY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Upper Beeding Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Upper Beeding Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Upper Beeding Primary School?
Upper Beeding Primary School currently has 303 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upper Beeding Primary School take?
Upper Beeding Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upper Beeding Primary School?
Upper Beeding Primary School is in Steyning, BN44 3HY, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upper Beeding Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Upper Beeding Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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