Located in Midhurst, Midhurst CofE Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Midhurst CofE Primary School currently has around 185 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 22.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ashfield Road, Midhurst, GU29 9JX |
| Website: | www.midhurst-primary-school.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01730813526 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Jefferson |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125988 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 185 |
| Number of Boys: | 97 |
| Number of Girls: | 88 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.50% | 160 |
| Other White | 5.40% | 10 |
| African | 3.80% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midhurst CofE Primary School Ashfield Road , GU29 9JX | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lavington CofE First School Church Road , West Lavington GU29 0EH | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easebourne CofE Primary School Wheelbarrow Castle , GU29 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stedham Primary School School Lane , Stedham GU29 0NY | 2out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midhurst Rother College North Street , GU29 9DT | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Midhurst Grammar School North Street , GU29 9DT | - not rated | 806 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midhurst Intermediate School Wheelbarrow Castle , GU29 9AG | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's School Convent of Mercy , Petersfield Road GU29 9JN | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Senior School Convent of Mercy , Petersfield Road GU29 9JN | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Conifers House School Egmont Road , GU29 9BG | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Conifers School Egmont Road , GU29 9BG | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.