SchoolScoresSteyning CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Shooting Field, Steyning, BN44 3RQ
01903 813420 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 March 2018.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 October 2023: 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
102 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
| Statement | This school | Steyning | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Steyning. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Steyning. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Steyning. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 64th highest of 109 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | – | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 74 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Steyning. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 88% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Steyning. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 94% | 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. Steyning figures pool parents at the Steyning 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
45 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 | 9% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 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 | 31 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 76 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 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 Steyning. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 131st highest of 210 state primary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Upper Beeding Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashurst CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Steyning CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Steyning CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 March 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Steyning CofE Primary 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 Steyning CofE Primary School?
94% of the 102 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Steyning CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Steyning CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put Steyning CofE Primary School as their first choice for 31 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 31 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 125996.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.