Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School, Worthing
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a caring, inclusive school where every child feels they belong. Staff know their pupils and families really well, providing personalised support to help all children succeed. The school offers rich enrichment activities and gives many pupils leadership opportunities, building their confidence and character.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with clear responsibilities and active identification of concerns
- Positive pupil behaviour and attendance improving year-on-year through targeted support
- Well-planned early years curriculum with strong language and early reading provision
- Inclusive ethos prioritising pupils' pastoral needs and addressing individual barriers effectively
- Broad personal development programme building confidence and community contribution
Areas for Improvement
- Outcomes at end of Year 6 remain below national expectations across all groups
- Handwriting and spelling teaching not yet consistent, limiting progress in writing
- Some subjects lack clear learning intentions so pupils recall activities rather than secure core knowledge
- Individual learning plan targets not yet fully embedded in daily classroom practice consistently
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Eco-councillors, worship leaders, clubs, residential visits
Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School is a small, inclusive school where safeguarding is effective and pupils feel safe and well cared for. However, outcomes at the end of Year 6 remain below national expectations, with particular concerns about progress in writing, handwriting and spelling.
At a Glance
27.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
17.7
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
52 pupils
59 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Worthing
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Worthing
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,817
Applications
8,398
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(13)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.67488%
Overall absence
22.0339%
Persistent absence
59
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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