SchoolScoresWest Hoathly CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of HURST EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
North Lane, West Hoathly, West Hoathly Ce Primary School, North Lane, West Hoathly, RH19 4QG
01342 810302 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 3 October 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 100th highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 89th highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 92nd highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 34 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 85th highest of 109 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 48 parents who had raised a concern 122nd highest of 128 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 10% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 106th highest of 130 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 90% | 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. 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
19 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 126012), before it changed to its current form.
37% — 23 points below the West Sussex average, and 25 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 37% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 53% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 58% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 25 |
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 178th highest of 225 state primary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 219th highest of 225 state primary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 171st highest of 225 state primary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 107th highest of 225 state primary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 61st lowest of 225 state primary schools in West Sussex. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 225 state primary schools in West Sussex. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 225 state primary schools in West Sussex. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 225 state primary schools in West Sussex. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 151st highest of 225 state primary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 182nd highest of 225 state primary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 210 state primary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 40.0% | 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
- Turners Hill CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Giles CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is West Hoathly CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Hoathly CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 October 2023.
How did West Hoathly CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 25 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend West Hoathly CofE Primary School?
84% of the 67 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend West Hoathly CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is West Hoathly CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put West Hoathly CofE Primary School as their first choice for 19 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 18 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 151828.
- 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.