Copthorne CofE Junior School
Church Road, Copthorne CE Junior School, Copthorne, RH10 3RDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Copthorne CofE Junior School is a primary school in Copthorne for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 80th of 189 primary schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 17 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
Pupils are at the heart of every decision in this caring junior school. The school's support for pupils who are disadvantaged reflects a highly inclusive ethos. There are lofty ambitions for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to meet the school's high expectations. They keenly demonstrate the school values of courage, creativity, confidence, compassion and curiosity. Published data for 2023 indicates that pupils were not always achieving positively in reading and mathematics. However, pupils now attain well. They achieve success with reading, writing, mathematics and the wider curriculum. Pastoral care is a strength, ensuring that pupils feel happy, special and valued. Parents herald the compassion and commitment of leaders, saying they 'always go above and beyond.' Pupils celebrate and welcome all faiths and cultures. The school nurtures individual needs as unique qualities. This is embodied by 'autism ambassadors,' an enthusiastic team of pupils with and without autism, who strive to make playtimes and school life autism friendly. Well-being spaces such as 'Arthur's Place' and the reflection garden enhance mental health and happiness further. Pupils showed incredible patience and care for newly hatched ducklings, born on-site during the inspection. Pupils thrive with the rich opportunities that these special experiences bring.
What the school should improve
- Previously, pupils have not achieved highly in published data in reading and mathematics. This means that pupils may not have been well prepared for secondary school. The school must ensure that teaching and learning is consistently effective to ensure that pupils achieve highly in reading and mathematics by the end of key stage 2.
- Assessment is not fully embedded in some foundation subjects. In these areas of the curriculum, teachers may not always precisely identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge. The school must ensure that assessment is used effectively across the whole curriculum to help pupils to securely learn and remember the key content over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
223 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Copthorne CofE Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Infant School, Copthorne | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Copthorne Preparatory School | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Forge Wood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 51% met the expected standard |
| Milton Mount Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Pound Hill Infant Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Denison
- Phone
- 01342712372
- Address
- Church Road, Copthorne CE Junior School, Copthorne, RH10 3RD
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 126013
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.