The March CofE Primary School

StatePrimaryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11202 pupils

Claypit Lane, Westhampnett, PO18 0NUWebsite01243783987

Good202 pupilsAges 4–11

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils202

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Pupils202

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

202 / 210 (96%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Mrs Nicky Metcalfe

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 27%

AdmissionsOversubscribed

1.8x oversubscribed (2025-26)

5.9%

Absence rate

Key Metrics

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence17.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support16.3%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication11 pupils (28%)

Specific Learning Difficulty11 pupils (28%)

Not Assessed5 pupils (13%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (10%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (10%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Other1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)3

Support staff (FTE)7

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils202

Free school meals9.9%

English as additional language5.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British83.2%

White Other4.0%

Asian Other2.5%

Mixed White & Asian2.0%

Mixed Other1.5%

Chinese1.5%

Traveller Irish1.5%

Other1.0%

Unclassified1.0%

Black African1.0%

Black Other0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£5,656

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,745 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,947

Support staff£990

Premises£33

Energy£67

Learning resources£258

Income per pupil£5,574

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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