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Copthorne CofE Junior School

Mid Sussex, RH10 3RDPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,997
of 13,686 nationally

About Copthorne CofE Junior School

Copthorne CofE Junior School is a Church of England primary for pupils aged 7 to 11, currently educating 216 children against a capacity of 240. That leaves some physical headroom, but the real story is in the intake profile. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 16.2%, which is above the national primary average of around 23% but notably lower than the West Sussex local authority average of roughly 18% — suggesting a slightly more affluent catchment than the county norm. The school is undersubscribed relative to its capacity, which may reflect the competitive landscape in Mid Sussex, where several primaries rank higher on KS2 outcomes. There’s no published admissions oversubscription data, but the gap between pupil numbers and capacity implies that families in the area have other options and that Copthorne isn’t currently a pressured choice. That said, the school’s Church of England character and its location in a semi-rural part of West Sussex will appeal to families seeking a smaller, community-focused junior setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Road, Copthorne CE Junior School, Copthorne, Mid Sussex, RH10 3RD
HeadteacherHelen Denison
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils216
Free School Meals (FSM)16.2%
School Capacity216 / 240 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsNetballCross CountryDanceTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirBook ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Copthorne CofE Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.