Camelsdale Primary School

A good community school school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Camelsdale Primary School.

Haslemere, GU273RN Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 December 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
School Road
Camelsdale
Haslemere, GU273RN
Phone
1428642177
Website
camelsdale.w-sussex.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
125821
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
School Road, Camelsdale, Haslemere, GU27 3RN
Website
http://www.camelsdale.w-sussex.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
218
Free School Meals
2.3% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.3 (11.2 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Camelsdale Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 106.0
2024 104.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
218 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Flying Start to a Learning Life"

Creative Caring Resilient Healthy Independent & Team Players Focused Respectful Responsible

RE lessons e.g. visits to the Church, Cathedral, Hindu Temple and Mosque; Bronze RE award; The school is a Fairtrade School and Eco School; local religious and community links are mentioned in activities.

Head Teacher's Message

Camelsdale Primary School aims to provide a Flying Start to a Learning Life; inclusive, community-focused, values creativity and resilience; led by Headteacher Mrs Sarah Palmer.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Running Netball Dance Football Judo Gym Green Goblin Cars

Sports

Football Cricket Rounders Tennis Stoolball

Facilities

Forest School / Wild School area Pond Meadow area Bird hide Outdoor museum Fire circle Eco shed Mud kitchen Outdoor classroom Adventure play trails Playhouse Bebop Tower Two tarmac playgrounds Large playing field Humphrey's Café (production kitchen and dining hall) Diamond Jubilee maze Boat Train Amphitheatre Memorial Garden

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School / Wild School Grow It, Cook It, Eat It lessons Peripatetic music lessons (ukulele, violin, guitar, piano and recorders) Outdoor learning / outdoor classroom Use of Clever Touch boards Enrichment Programme Reading Provision

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Policy and Information Report (Including our Local Offer)

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria include: 1) Education Health and Care Plan naming the school; 2) Looked After Children; 3) Children who were previously looked after; 4) Children who are subject to a Special Guardianship Order; 5) Children who live in the catchment area with siblings at the school; 6) Children who live in the catchment area; 7) Children outside the catchment area with siblings at the school; 8) Children of staff; Other criteria consider proximity (nearest distance) if applications are tied.

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