Steyning CofE Primary School, Steyning

In its own words: "We want Steyning CofE Primary School to become synonymous with educational excellence by building an Inclusive Christian community based on 'Love' where everyone feels valued, safe and supported. Everyone will be empowered to change their own lives and the lives of those around them. To be able to stand up and become responsible members of the community, making a difference."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Steyning CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 66% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Steyning CofE Primary School as their first choice and 76 named it as one of their preferences, for 31 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Steyning CofE Primary School are Upper Beeding Primary School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 76% maths); Ashurst CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); St Peter's CofE Primary School (3.5 miles, 79% reading, 63% maths); and St Mary's CofE Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths).

Steyning CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 49 pupils (14.6%) received SEN support and 24 (7.2%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Steyning CofE Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.

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

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Middle Mead (opposite), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 26 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, public order offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).

In 2024/25, Steyning CofE Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 3.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.