SchoolScoresClapham and Patching CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of SOUTH DOWNS EDUCATION TRUST
The Street, Clapham, Worthing, BN13 3UU
01903 871214 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 March 2026 , published 10 May 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
West Sussex comparisons use the 9 of its 225 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 216 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 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 43% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 44% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 89% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 32 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 45% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 87% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND Joint 4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 62% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 77% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 37% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 95% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 57%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
9 pupils in this year group.
Only 9 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
11% — 49 points below the West Sussex average, and 51 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 56% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 22% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 22% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 96 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 8 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 17 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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 6th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.4% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.3% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.0% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 24th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 3% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 12.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 24th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 3% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.5 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- The Laurels Primary School, Worthing 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawthorns Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Durrington Junior School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Vale School, Worthing 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Durrington Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchards Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ferring CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 11% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 51 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School?
88% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School as their first choice for 8 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 6 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 148170.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.