Twineham CofE Primary School

About Twineham CofE Primary School

Twineham CofE Primary School sits well below the West Sussex average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with just 50% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 56%. That places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in the county, ranked 116th out of 226. Its ranking within the Mid Sussex borough is similarly modest: 24th out of 30 schools, putting it in the 80th percentile locally. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in March 2024, rated overall effectiveness as Requires Improvement, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2012. Inspectors noted that leadership and management, as well as the quality of education, both require improvement, though behaviour and attitudes, personal development and early years provision were all judged Good. With only 46 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, the school is significantly under-subscribed, yet it received 29 applications for 10 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, suggesting strong local demand despite the inspection outcome.

Looking more closely at the 2023/24 key stage 2 results, the picture is mixed. Reading scores are a relative strength: 88% of pupils met the expected standard and the average scaled score of 107 is above the national benchmark of 100. Maths is more uneven, with 75% reaching the expected standard and an average score of 105, but only 25% achieving the higher standard. Writing is the weakest area, with just 50% meeting the expected standard and no pupils reaching the higher threshold. No pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, so it is difficult to assess how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. The Ofsted report highlights that early years provision is Good, which may offer some reassurance for parents of younger children, and the school’s Church of England character is woven into its identity, with a chapel on site.

Twineham offers a range of facilities for a small primary, including a sensory room, sports hall, music rooms and an ICT suite, plus clubs such as drama, art, book club and film club. Sports on offer include football, cricket, athletics and tennis. The school has a broad SEND offer, with provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. With just 10.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively less deprived catchment. The headteacher is Sarah Davy. This school may suit families who prioritise a small, village-style Church of England setting and are comfortable with a school that is working through a period of improvement, particularly in writing and overall leadership. The strong reading results and Good-rated early years provision are positives, but parents should weigh these against the Requires Improvement rating and below-average combined outcomes.

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