SchoolScoresUpper Beeding Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
School Road, Upper Beeding, Steyning, BN44 3HY
01903 812288 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 February 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
95 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Steyning | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Steyning. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Steyning. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Steyning. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 15th highest of 109 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 85% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Steyning. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 88% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 28 parents of children with SEND Joint 9th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 82% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Steyning. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 31%). 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
46 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 | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 44 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 80 |
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Steyning. Higher than 84% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 177th highest of 210 state primary schools in West Sussex. 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
- Steyning CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Upper Beeding Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Upper Beeding 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 Upper Beeding Primary School?
93% of the 95 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Upper Beeding Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Upper Beeding Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 44 families put Upper Beeding Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 44 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 125857.
- 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.