St Peter's Catholic Primary School
About St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Adur is a state primary for children aged 4 to 11, and it currently operates below its full capacity of 210 pupils, with 193 on roll. That leaves some headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 76 applications for just 30 places, with 31 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.53, meaning nearly three families compete for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent local intake. As a Roman Catholic school, its religious character likely shapes its admissions criteria, and the strong first-preference numbers indicate it holds a solid reputation among local families. The school is led by headteacher Kate Crees and sits within the West Sussex local authority.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2018Latest monitoring visit (7 Jun 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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