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West Dean CofE Primary School

Chichester · West Sussex · PO18 0RJ. primary · Voluntary controlled · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall
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KS2 RWM expected
64%
Attainment 8
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English & maths 9–4
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Open Ofsted report

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What are West Dean CofE Primary School's Key Stage 2 results?

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Where is West Dean CofE Primary School?

West Dean CofE Primary School is in Chichester (PO18 0RJ), West Sussex. URN 126004.

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Inspection excerpt

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s indicate that pupils are not as secure in reading, writing and mathematics as they should be. While pupils’ current achievement is improving in core subjects, teaching is not yet consistently effective. The school should ensure that staff have securely strong subject knowledge in the core subjects so that the…

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West Dean CofE Primary School
URN: 126004
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Chichester
Postcode: PO18 0RJ
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/126004/
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