“schools in West Sussex”

North Lane, Select, West Sussex, RH19 4QG

INFORMATION ABOUT THE INSPECTION TEAM

Alexandra House 33 Kingsway West Hoathly CE Primary School, West Sussex, June 2002 - 5 London WC2B 6SE West Hoathly CE Primary School, West Sussex, June 2002 - 6

85 Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2TB · Part of West Sussex Nursery Schools Federation

Information about this school

 The school is part of the West Sussex Nursery Schools federation.  The school does not currently use any alternative provision.  The school has a specially resourced provision providing 8 full time spaces for children with SEND. The provision caters for pupils with a speech, language or communication need.  The executive headteacher and head of school commenced their roles since the previous inspection.

West Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8AJ

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL

The quality and range of the curriculum The quality of the curriculum is satisfactory. The geography curriculum throughout and the design and technology and information and communication technology curriculum need to be further developed in Years 5 and 6. The gymnastics element of physical education needs to West Wittering Parochial CE Primary School, West Sussex, February 2002 - 9 be included for pupils in Years 3 to 6. West Wittering Parochial CE Primary School, West Sussex, February 2002 - 10 Provision for pupils with special educational needs Provision for pupils with special educational needs is good, largely as a result of the effective support they receive from teachers and classroom assistants. Provision for pupils’ personal, including spiritual, moral, social and cultural development Good. The school successfully places strong emphasis on pupils’ personal development.

Somerley Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3SW · Part of Glf Schools

Information about this school

 The school is smaller than the average-sized primary school.  The proportion of pupils who are supported by the pupil premium is lower than the national average.  The proportion of pupils with SEND is below the national average.  Most pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is below the national average.  The school is a two-form entry school. It opened in 2016 to serve the needs of a new housing development in Crawley, West Sussex. The school has occupied the current purpose-built school since autumn 2017.  The school currently has pupils from Reception Year up to Year 2. It will be a two-form entry primary school by 2023.  The school has two Reception classes, a Year 1 class and a Year 2 class. It will admit pupils into Year 3 in September 2019.  The school has a breakfast club and an after-school club. Both clubs are operated by private providers and were not included in this inspection.

North Lane, Select, West Sussex, RH19 4QG

Attendance

% % West Hoathly CE Primary School, West Sussex, June 2002 - 27 School data 96.2 School data 0.1

St James Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7AB · Part of West Sussex Nursery Schools Federation

Information about this school

 The school is part of the West Sussex Nursery Schools Federation along with two other maintained nurseries. The nursery schools share a governing body and an executive headteacher.  The school includes a special support centre for up to 16 children with significant speech, language or social communication needs.  The school does not currently use any alternative provision.

West Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8AJ

Attendance

% % West Wittering Parochial CE Primary School, West Sussex, February 2002 - 27 School data 8.71 School data 0.1

Hunston Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1NP · Part of Sussex Learning Trust

Information about this school

 The school is in an area of relatively low social deprivation. A below-average proportion of pupils are eligible for free school meals.  Most pupils are of White British origin. A very small number of children speak English as an additional language.  Above-average proportions of pupils have SEND. However, fewer pupils have an education, health and care plan than is the case nationally.  The previous principal left the school in December 2017. The current principal joined the school in January 2018 and is interim in her post.  A small number of pupils attend alternative provision, either at another local school or at the West Sussex Alternative Provision College.  Wrap-around before- and after-school care is available for pupils in the primary phase. This is run by an independent company and is inspected separately from the rest of the school.

North Lane, Select, West Sussex, RH19 4QG

Pupils’ attitudes, values and personal development

Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. There were many examples during the inspection where these children listened carefully, co-operated with each other and willingly followed directions. Bullying within the school is rare and any isolated incidents are taken very seriously by the school and addressed immediately in accordance with the anti-bullying policy. As at the last inspection, no pupils have been excluded for misbehaviour over the past year. West Hoathly CE Primary School, West Sussex, June 2002 - 14 12 Relationships within the school have diminished somewhat since the last inspection and are now only satisfactory. Boys and girls play well together and engage in games fairly during breaks, physical education lessons and at lunchtime. Pupils care for each other and join in activities together happily. In a particularly well-managed PE lesson at Key Stage 1 children came forward willingly to volunteer to be a partner with one

North Lane, Select, West Sussex, RH19 4QG

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL

West Hoathly Primary is a Church of England Voluntary Controlled school, between Crawley and East Grinstead in West Sussex. There are 109 pupils on roll, none of whom are from ethnic minorities or have English as an additional language. Seven pupils (6 per cent) are entitled to free school meals, a below- average proportion. Twenty-six pupils (24 per cent) are on the school’s register of special educational needs (SEN), an average proportion. No pupil has a statement of SEN. Children enter the school with attainment that is below average for West Sussex. There has recently been a large turnover in teaching staff.

West Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8AJ

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL

The accommodation is barely adequate, notably the hall which is small for physical education activities, and one classroom in which the practical aspects of mathematics and science are hampered by the small size of the room. The school is staffed by suitably trained and qualified teachers. Classroom assistants make a significant contribution to pupils’ attainment and learning. Resource provision is adequate in most subjects. There is a clear desire both within the management of the school and within the governing body to bring about continuing improvement. Governors are keen to seek to gain value for money. Day-to-day administration functions are carried out very well. The school has satisfactory processes in place to apply the principles of best value to decisions made regarding major expenditure. West Wittering Parochial CE Primary School, West Sussex, February 2002 - 11 PARENTS’ AND CARERS’ VIEWS OF THE SCHOOL

Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DB

Information about this school

 The school is a larger than average-sized secondary school.  The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability is well above the national average.  An above-average number of pupils are eligible for the pupil premium (extra funding provided by the government).  A very few pupils attend off-site provision at West Sussex Alternative Provision College.  The majority of pupils are of White British heritage but there is an above-average percentage of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds. More than usual numbers of pupils speak English as an additional language.  A small number of pupils attend lessons in the school’s own alternative provision, the Focus Centre.  The school did not meet the government’s floor standards in 2015, which are the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress by the end of Year 11.

North Lane, Select, West Sussex, RH19 4QG

SCIENCE

82 The previous inspection found that attainment was above average by Year 2, and mostly satisfactory by Year 6. Pupils’ work was best in the biological area of science. Teaching was satisfactory, but assessment was a weakness. Teaching did not meet West Hoathly CE Primary School, West Sussex, June 2002 - 38 the needs of all pupils effectively. The school has made satisfactory progress, attainment has improved and teaching remains satisfactory. Assessment is now satisfactory. Weaknesses remain in the organisation of the curriculum and in ensuring the needs of all pupils are met.

Egmont Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9BG

Proposed school details

Proprietor Special Needs West Sussex Ltd

Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0NJ

Short inspection of Muntham House School

You are involved in a global curriculum initiative with some other West Sussex schools. You host staff from many different international schools and share ideas. Some pupils from your school have been lucky enough to visit these schools and experience different cultures. Recently your pupils have helped to paint the classrooms of a school in Uganda. Work such as this has a positive impact on pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Prior to joining Muntham House, many pupils have had years of negative experience of school. Some may well have been out of education for more than a year. Pupils told inspectors that, when they first start at your school, they go through a programme called ‘Ready to Learn’. This programme helps them to develop positive strategies to overcome the frustrations that they may feel in the classroom. It gives pupils the opportunity to start again and realise the benefits of learning.

Sackville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8BG

Information about this school

 The school is smaller than the average-sized secondary school.  The majority of pupils are of White British heritage, with a proportion of minority ethnic groups broadly in line with the national average.  The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is above the national average.  The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is below the national average.  The school does not meet the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress.  Currently, a small number of pupils attend alternative provision at the West Sussex Alternative Provision College, Worthing, or Chichester College.  The school receives support from the Sussex Learning Trust.

North Lane, Select, West Sussex, RH19 4QG

PUPILS?

26 The school develops pupils’ personal, social and health education (PSHE) well. The PSHE programme is carefully planned and forms a clear unit of work for every pupil in alternate years. ‘Circle time’, when pupils discuss aspects of personal development, is being developed across the school. Sex and health education, and drugs West Hoathly CE Primary School, West Sussex, June 2002 - 17 awareness are also covered within science lessons. The school plans many opportunities for young children in Reception to develop independence and confidence. There are too few opportunities for pupils in Years 4 to 6 to develop independence in their learning.

Compton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9NW · Part of Solent Academies Trust

Information about this school

 Littlegreen Academy joined the Solent Academies Trust in January 2019. The predecessor school was judged as inadequate in its last inspection in November 2017.  All pupils have complex SEMH needs. Many have a medical diagnosis, such as autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.  Pupils are referred to the school by West Sussex, with a few from an adjacent local authority. All pupils have an EHC plan. Most pupils travel to school through local authority transport arrangements.  The school operates its own hub at Chichester College for key stage 4 pupils. Some key stage 4 pupils also attend other courses at Chichester College.  The school uses four unregistered providers of alternative provision.

Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9NB · Part of Arun Villages Federation

Text from letter to pupils explaining the findings of the inspection

14 May 2008 Dear Pupils Amberley First School, West Sussex BN18 9NB Thank you very much for making me welcome when I visited your school. I really enjoyed talking to you and finding out about your school. I think that your school is improving and provides a satisfactory education. It was good to see you really enjoying school and working and playing well together. I enjoyed looking at the work in your books and on display. This showed me that you are reaching good standards and beginning to make good progress in some subjects. You try hard to keep your work neat and tidy. Teaching and learning are satisfactory and are good in some subjects. The staff look after you really well and find lots of really interesting things for you to do, including taking you on visits and working with children in your partner school. They listen to your views and take notice of them. You know who to turn to if you have a problem. They ensure that you develop very good

Crossways, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5RD

Information about this school

 Farney Close Limited is an independent residential and day special school in West Sussex.  All pupils have an education, health and care plan (EHC plan). The school primarily supports pupils with SEMH needs. It also accepts pupils with social and communication difficulties and/or autism. Some pupils may also have moderate learning needs, dyslexia or speech and language needs.  Around two thirds of the pupils in the school’s secondary phase are accommodated in the school’s residential accommodation from Monday to Friday.  The school is not currently using any alternative provision.  The school is approved by the Secretary of State under section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.  The school’s most recent standard inspection was on 4 to 6 October 2022.