St Mary's CofE Primary School

About St Mary's CofE Primary School

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Arun community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 95 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 105 places).

Ofsted has rated St Mary's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Justin Murray, it falls under West Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12903rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 27 in Arun.

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 15 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Mary's CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Football, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Science Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Arun, St Mary's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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