SchoolScoresNorth Mundham Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
School Lane, North Mundham, Chichester, PO20 1LA
01243 785502 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 February 2015.
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 4 December 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
56 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 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chichester. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chichester. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chichester. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chichester. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern Joint 8th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chichester. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND Joint 3rd highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 86% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chichester. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). 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
28 pupils in this year group.
57% — 3 points below the West Sussex average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 68 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 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 17th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Lower than 56% 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 5th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 25 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 79% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.6 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 24 state primary schools in Chichester. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 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
- Kingsham Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 18% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Richard's Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Portfield Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's CofE Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023
- Parklands Community Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- The March CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rose Green Junior School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rose Green Infant School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is North Mundham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
North Mundham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 February 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did North Mundham Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend North Mundham Primary School?
93% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend North Mundham Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is North Mundham Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put North Mundham Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 26 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 125847.
- 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.