Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School
The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School is a primary school in Arundel for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 57th of 189 primary schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 May 2017, report published 14 June 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Leaders and staff want what is best for pupils at this school. The school's Christian values are embraced by all and form a strong basis to support pupils' understanding of the world. The relationships between pupils and staff are strong, starting in the early years. Pupils are kept and feel safe because staff know them so well. Pupils work hard to meet the high expectations leaders have of them. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other. They are attentive in class and learn well. Pupils enjoy each other's company and are supportive of each other, both in and outside of the classroom. Leaders take bullying very seriously. If it happens, it is dealt with effectively. Pupils enjoy and appreciate the wide range of opportunities they have at school. They talk with enthusiasm about trips such as the visit to Bignor Roman Villa and how this helps their learning. There is also a range of clubs pupils can attend, such as first aid, as well as a variety of sports clubs. Pupils are proud to represent their school in sporting competitions. Many pupils learn to play an instrument and enjoy performing in the 'Walberton's Got Talent' show.
What the school should improve
- Leaders' work to review the curriculum is not fully complete. In some subjects, leaders have not yet identified all the knowledge pupils should learn. As a result, teachers do not focus sufficiently on important concepts. Leaders should ensure that teachers understand the precise knowledge pupils need to learn so that their understanding builds cumulatively over time.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This means that gaps emerge in their knowledge and they fall behind in their learning. Leaders are working hard to address this but should continue to work with these pupils and their families to improve attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slindon CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Barnham Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Yapton CE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Eastergate CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Arundel CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% 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 Joe Neale
- Phone
- 01243551398
- Address
- The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PH
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 125997
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.