SchoolScoresDuncton CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Willett Close, Duncton, Petworth, GU28 0LB
01798 342402 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 November 2014.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 1st highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 109 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 95% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern Joint 21st highest of 128 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 83% | 76% |
| 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. 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
12 pupils in this year group.
58% — 2 points below the West Sussex average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Petworth. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Petworth. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Petworth. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Petworth. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Petworth. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Petworth. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Petworth. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Petworth. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 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 Petworth. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Petworth. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 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
- Graffham CofE Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Petworth CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Duncton CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Duncton CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Duncton CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Duncton CofE Junior School?
90% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Duncton CofE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 125980.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.