Stedham Primary School, Midhurst

From the headteacher's welcome: "As a small village school at the heart of our community, we are incredibly proud of the nurturing, family atmosphere that makes Stedham such a special place. Our size is one of our greatest strengths, allowing us to know and value every child as an individual. Every pupil is encouraged to flourish, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2024, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Stedham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 69% in West Sussex and 76% and 74% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Stedham Primary School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Stedham Primary School are Midhurst CofE Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 60% maths); Easebourne CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 42% maths); Rogate CofE Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 50% maths); and Hollycombe Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 47% maths).

3.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (69%), Mixed (7%) and Asian (5%).

In 2026, 13 pupils (23.6%) received SEN support and 1 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Stedham Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Stedham Primary School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Common View (w-bound), 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).

In 2024/25, Stedham Primary School issued 1 suspension, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.