Is Shipley CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 87th of 215 primary schools in West Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Shipley CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 50% of pupils at Shipley CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Shipley CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Shipley CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Shipley CofE Primary School

School Lane, Horsham, RH13 8PL

Local ranking87th of 215 primary schools in West Sussex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 50.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 60.0%
Writing (Expected): 60.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 50.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 10

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 74
Boys: 34 (52%)
Girls: 32 (48%)
Capacity: 105 (63% full)
SEND: 21.6%
FSM Eligible: 8.1%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 20.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.9
Budget per Pupil: £8,695/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 74.7%
Gypsy/Roma: 18.3%
White Other: 2.8%
Mixed Other: 2.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%

74.7%

White British

18.3%

Gypsy/Roma

2.8%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01403741298

office@shipley.w-sussex.sch.uk

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School Lane

Horsham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 125992
UKPRN: 10075493
Establishment No.: 3028

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