Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | London Road, RH17 6HS |
| School Website | www.balcombeschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1444811403 |
| URN | 126006 |
School Census
| Total | 137 |
| Girls/Boys | 59/78 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 43.1%/56.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 16 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/04/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/04/2023 | Good |
| 13/12/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/04/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2012 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 April 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 20 October 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 31 October 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 13 December 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 16 June 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 04 July 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 17 July 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | -2.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 2.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | 0.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 4.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.6 |
| Maths Progress | 1.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 80% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 35% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |