SchoolScoresMedmerry Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST
High Street, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0QJ
01243 602738 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 December 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 |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
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 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Chichester comparisons use the 15 of its 25 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 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 | Chichester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chichester. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chichester. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chichester. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chichester. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chichester. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chichester. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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. Chichester figures pool parents at the Chichester 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
31 pupils in this year group.
61% — about the same as the West Sussex average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 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. | 105 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 58 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.3% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 11th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 8th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 7th highest of 24 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 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
- Seal Primary Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sidlesham Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Medmerry Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Medmerry Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 December 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Medmerry Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Medmerry Primary School?
97% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Medmerry Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Medmerry Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put Medmerry Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 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 137370.
- 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.