SchoolScoresSlindon CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Meadsway, Slindon, Arundel, BN18 0QU
01243 814330 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 22 October 2024, 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Arundel comparisons use the 5 of its 6 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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 | Arundel | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Arundel. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Arundel. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Arundel. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Arundel. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Arundel. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). 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. Arundel figures pool parents at the Arundel 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
8 pupils in this year group.
Only 8 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
38% — 22 points below the West Sussex average, and 24 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 38% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 50% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 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. | 99 | 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 24 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.3 · 2025: 0.7 · 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, 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 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Arundel. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.7% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Arundel. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Arundel. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Arundel. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Arundel. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Arundel. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Arundel. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Arundel. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Arundel. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Arundel. Higher than 10% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.0 | 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
- Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barnham Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastergate CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arundel CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aldingbourne Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yapton CE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philip's Catholic Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Slindon CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 22 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Slindon CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Slindon CofE Primary School?
88% of the 17 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Slindon CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Slindon CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put Slindon CofE Primary School as their first choice for 11 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 9 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 125994.
- 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.