St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Link Lane, Pulborough, RH20 2ANOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Pulborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 166th of 189 primary schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 14 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 21 September 2022
The theme 'only one you' runs through every part of school life. Leaders and governors are passionate about celebrating difference and diversity. Pupils know that they are all valued and they feel part of the whole school community. Parents and carers appreciate the tailored support they and their children receive. As one parent said, 'St Mary's is a school that individually nurtures all of our children to ensure that they become the best version of themselves.' Leaders have a clear ambition for every pupil to achieve well and enjoy their education. Pupils rise to these expectations and leave St Mary's well prepared for their future. Pupils behave well at all times. Leaders help pupils to understand and follow the school rules. Pupils know why the rules matter and they build relationships based on respect. They trust staff to deal with any incidents of bullying or unkind behaviour. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. Pupils are extremely proud of their school environment, which includes a swimming pool. They describe their forest school sessions with much excitement. Staff provide pupils with many activities to enjoy at play times. These include table tennis, a popular trim trail and a relaxing reading shack.
What the school should improve
- Some areas of curriculum thinking are not yet fully developed. This means that pupils do not always learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that in completing their curriculum review, it is clear how pupils' learning builds from early years and how it meets the needs of pupils with SEND in individual subjects.
- Much of the curriculum design has rested with senior leaders. They should ensure that subject leaders have the training and development they need to build their expertise in curriculum design and skills as a subject leader.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
295 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Mary's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chiltington Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 20% met the expected standard |
| Fittleworth CofE Village School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Storrington Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Thakeham Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Samantha Copus
- Phone
- 01798872007
- Address
- Link Lane, Pulborough, RH20 2AN
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 126048
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.