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Worthing · West Sussex · BN13 3UU. primary · Academy converter · 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 publication date: 13/11/2023. Open Ofsted report
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Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Requires improvement (published 13/11/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Published DfE figures show 11% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School is in Worthing (BN13 3UU), West Sussex. URN 148170.
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s. Teachers usually explain clearly and show pupils what to do. Staff check pupils' understanding well. Leaders have recently made changes to the mathematics curriculum. This is helping pupils to build secure number knowledge and fluency. Teachers are developing their expertise to teach pupils with a wide range of…
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For me, Clapham & Patching school is vital to the local community, and I truly believe in the saying “it takes a village to raise a child.” Alongside my role as a governor, I serve as a trustee on the local Parochial Church Council, which deepens my focus on the connection between the church and the community.
Source page · scanned 2026-09-03
My particular interests are in wellbeing, communication and creating environments where people can thrive, and I am passionate about helping the school continue to provide a nurturing and ambitious environment where every child can flourish.
Source page · scanned 2026-09-03
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37 schools on the Worthing town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
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Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School
URN: 148170
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Worthing
Postcode: BN13 3UU
Ofsted overall: Requires improvement (13/11/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/148170/
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