The March CofE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Claypit Lane, PO18 0NU |
| School Website | www.march.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1243783987 |
| URN | 146448 |
School Census
| Total | 209 |
| Girls/Boys | 103/106 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.3%/50.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 22 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/03/2023 | Good |
| 08/10/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 2.6 |
| Maths Progress | 2.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 109 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.76% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 47% |
| 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 | 31% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 14% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 16% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 15% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 74% |
| no | 26% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |