Yapton CE Primary School
97%
Capacity
306
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Yapton CE Primary School
Yapton CE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Arun community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 306 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated Yapton CE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kim Huggett, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8254th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 27 in Arun.
Yapton CE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 45 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Yapton CE Primary School include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Athletics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Art Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Arun, Yapton CE 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | North End Road, Arundel, Arun, BN18 0DU |
| Headteacher | Kim Huggett |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 306 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.3% |
| School Capacity | 306 / 315 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8254th of 13,686
Nationally
1219th of 2,034
In South East
12th of 27
In Arun
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North End Road, Arundel
Arun, BN18 0DU
Journey to School
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