SchoolScoresMidhurst CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Ashfield Road, Midhurst, GU29 9JX
01730 813526 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 21 January 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
49 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 56th highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 79th highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 38th highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. 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 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 44th highest of 109 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern Joint 42nd highest of 128 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 34th highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). 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
30 pupils in this year group.
47% — 13 points below the West Sussex average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 47 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
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 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Midhurst. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.8% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Midhurst. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Midhurst. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Midhurst. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Midhurst. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Midhurst. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Midhurst. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Midhurst. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Midhurst. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Midhurst. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Midhurst. 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
- Easebourne CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stedham Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Midhurst CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Midhurst CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Midhurst CofE Primary School?
96% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Midhurst CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Midhurst CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Midhurst CofE Primary School as their first choice for 22 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 19 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 125988.
- 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.