Georgian Gardens Community Primary School

About Georgian Gardens Community Primary School

Georgian Gardens Community Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 139 applications for just 55 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.53, meaning more than two and a half families applied for every available spot. Of those 139 applicants, 54 put the school as their first preference, and all 54 were offered a place. This level of demand suggests strong word-of-mouth reputation in the Arun area. While the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, the high first-preference conversion rate is a practical signal that families who want a place here tend to get one if they apply early enough. The school is led by headteacher Amie Bowers and has a capacity of 420 pupils, currently housing 410, so it is running very close to full.

Academically, Georgian Gardens is rated Good by Ofsted across all five categories in its most recent 2022 inspection, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. At Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 45% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is below the West Sussex local authority average of 56%, and the school ranks 19th out of 27 primary schools in Arun on this measure. Looking at individual subjects, 68% met expectations in writing and 63% in reading, while maths was lower at 50%. Only 2% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. Average scores were 102 in reading and 100 in maths, both close to the national benchmark of 100. The school’s national ranking places it in the bottom 50% of all primary schools, but the upward trajectory in Ofsted ratings is worth noting.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, art studios, playing fields, a gymnasium, sports hall, sensory room and even a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, cross country, athletics, netball and swimming, and there are clubs for drama, coding and science. For families with children who have additional needs, the SEND register is broad, covering dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 20.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a reasonably diverse intake. The oversubscription data suggests this is a school that suits families who prioritise a Good-rated, inclusive primary with strong SEND support and a wide range of extracurricular activities, but who are comfortable with academic results that sit below the local average.

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