West Hoathly CofE Primary School

A requires improvement voluntary controlled school school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Hoathly CofE Primary School.

Select, RH194QG Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

33

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
26.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 31.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
3 October 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
North Lane
West Hoathly
Select, RH194QG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
126012
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
North Lane, West Hoathly, Select, RH19 4QG
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
140 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chichester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
108
Free School Meals
5.6% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.3 (7.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 106.0
2023 102.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

West Hoathly CofE Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 102.0 108.0
2024 101.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
15
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
108 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Love Trust Forgiveness

A Church of England primary school with a distinctive Christian character. Daily acts of collective worship have a clear Christian flavour and reflect Church of England beliefs; there are links with the local parish and the Parish Priest is a regular visitor and Governor.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to West Hoathly CE Primary School. We are a welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary school in the heart of the local community. Our values are Love, Trust and Forgiveness, which guide our curriculum and pastoral care. Our aim is to nurture resilient, confident learners who develop a love of learning under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs Samantha Dann.

Facilities

Cooked school meals prepared in the school kitchen (two lunch sittings: 12:00 and 12:30) Water filling stations for drinks Forest School sessions in woodland opposite the school site Nut-free (no nuts policy) in lunch/snack provision Breakfast Club and After School Care provided on site via external provider

Curriculum Highlights

West Hoathly Curriculum Spiral Curriculum Reading, Phonics and Spelling (Reading, Writing, Handwriting, Maths) The Wider Curriculum Religious Education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs daily from 07:30 to 08:30 with cereal, toast and fruit; supervised by a member of staff and sign-up via the MCAS app. After School Care is provided as part of Wrap Around Care by Next Generation Active, running weekdays from 15:15 to 18:00 and can include a light tea (additional charge). Booking for after-school clubs is available via the NGA booking link.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by West Sussex County Council. The school publishes an admission number (PAN) of 20 for the Reception year. Children can begin in the Early Years Foundation Stage in the September following their fourth birthday. Applications for school places can be completed online through West Sussex County Council; in-year admissions are managed by the county admissions team.

Financial Information

School meals are charged where appropriate. For Key Stage 2, meals cost £82.65 per half-term (meals for Early Years and Key Stage 1 are provided free of charge under government schemes). The menus are HACCP compliant and designed to be healthy; some extra-curricular activities and residential trips may incur charges. Water and milk arrangements are available; milk for four-year-olds is free, with subsidies for other years available if ordered in advance.

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