Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
Rumbolds Close, Chichester, PO19 7UAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School is a primary school in Chichester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 21st of 23 primary schools in Chichester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2023, report published 9 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
Parents, pupils and staff alike are effusive in their praise for the school's community spirit and welcoming atmosphere. Pupils enjoy their time here. They know the school's values of 'love, compassion, respect and hope' and can explain what they mean and how to demonstrate them. In particular, there is a strong culture of respect in the school. Pupils value the relationships they have with each other and with staff. Most pupils behave very well, and the school puts in place effective support for those who struggle with their behaviour. However, some pupils still do not behave as well as they should. They sometimes distract others from their learning, although these students are the exception. There is usually a calm atmosphere in the classrooms and during playtimes. The school's new curriculum has increased the expectations for what pupils can achieve. These expectations are increasingly being realised and, over time, pupils know more and can do more with what they have learned. Pupils enjoy talking about their learning, doing so with confidence. Books play an important role in the curriculum, and pupils discuss these with enjoyment and enthusiasm.
What the school should improve
- The attendance of some pupils is poor. These pupils miss too many lessons, which has a negative impact on their outcomes. The school should continue its work with parents to ensure that pupils are in school whenever possible.
- On occasion, the behaviour of a small proportion of pupils can interrupt the learning of others. The school needs to ensure that there is a consistent approach to managing disruption to learning and that this approach is understood by all pupils and staff.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
127 pupils on roll, with places for 126
Schools near Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 43% met the expected standard |
| Kingsham Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| St. Joseph's Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Harris
- Phone
- 01243782368
- Address
- Rumbolds Close, Chichester, PO19 7UA
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 148184
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.