Petworth Cof E Primary School
South Grove, Petworth, GU28 0EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Petworth Cof E Primary School is a primary school in Petworth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 56th of 189 primary schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2025, report published 11 February 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils' needs are at the heart of every decision the school makes. As a result, pupils feel happy and safe. They appreciate the caring staff, who swiftly resolve any concerns or worries. Staff and pupils model the school's values of 'inspire, nurture and challenge' well. This enables pupils to build strong relationships with others. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils benefit from a well- thought-out curriculum that helps them to achieve well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Learning is brought to life through many additional experiences. Pupils particularly enjoy their sessions outside in the forest or on the school's own farm area. They also benefit from visits to a local gallery and a river, as well as trips to London and a residential trip to the Isle of Wight. Pupils' behaviour is typically good. Most pupils are attentive, listen well to staff and allow their classmates to learn. They show kindness towards their peers and staff and are considerate of others' needs. Pupils have and show strong morals. They say that everyone is unique and treated equally. They celebrate difference and oppose any form of discrimination.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not delivered as well as leaders intend. This means that not all pupils are achieving as well as they should. The school should continue to improve the staff's teaching expertise so that all pupils can develop a strong body of knowledge over time in all subjects.
- Occasionally, lessons are interrupted by low-level behaviours. This means that in those instances teaching and learning are not as effective as they could be. The school should ensure that all staff have consistent behaviour management strategies to enable all pupils to learn without interruption.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
164 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Petworth Cof E Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fittleworth CofE Village School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Duncton CofE Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 20% met the expected standard |
| Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr John Galvin
- Phone
- 01798342369
- Address
- South Grove, Petworth, GU28 0EE
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 125990
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.