SchoolScoresAlbourne CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
The Street, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DH
01273 832003 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
71 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
West Sussex comparisons use the 130 of its 225 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 95 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 79th highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 89th highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 99th highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 80th highest of 109 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 54 parents who had raised a concern Joint 89th highest of 128 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 20 parents of children with SEND 27th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 25% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 84th highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 43%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. West Sussex figures pool parents at the West Sussex schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
24 pupils in this year group.
79% — 19 points above the West Sussex average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 101 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Hassocks. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Hassocks. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Hassocks. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.1% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Hassocks. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Hassocks. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Hassocks. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Hassocks. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.4 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Hassocks. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Hassocks. Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.5 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Hassocks. Higher than 83% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.9 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Hassocks. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Lawrence CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southway Junior School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hassocks Infant School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
- The Gattons Infant School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Albourne CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Albourne CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Albourne CofE Primary School?
90% of the 71 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Albourne CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Albourne CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put Albourne CofE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148924.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.