A requires improvement voluntary controlled school school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for William Penn School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Basic details and characteristics
Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 108.0 | 111.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108.0 | 111.0 |
| 2024 | 104.0 | 103.0 |
Overall Trend:
Declining trend (-6.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-6.0 per year)
Down -6.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Living, Laughing and Learning Together"
Quaker Foundation; unique status as a primary school with a Quaker foundation; subscribes to ideals of kindness, tolerance and understanding.
Headteacher Colin Brookes welcomes visitors and emphasizes providing the best possible start for every child in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. He highlights curiosity as central to learning, a broad, progressive curriculum, and strong collaboration with parents and the community.
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