William Penn School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Quaker |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Brooks Green Road, RH13 8GR |
| School Website | www.williampenn.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1403741274 |
| URN | 126002 |
School Census
| Total | 99 |
| Girls/Boys | 41/58 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 41.4%/58.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 8 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/07/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 16/07/2015 | Good |
| 13/07/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 16/07/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/07/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09 July 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 12 March 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 16 July 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 January 2013 | Interim assessment | View |
| 13 July 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 08 July 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 March 2008 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 27 November 2007 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 01 July 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 4.5 |
| Writing Progress | -0.1 |
| Maths Progress | 3.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 0.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 4.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 1.5 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 50% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 82% |
| no | 18% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |