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Copthorne CofE Junior School

Copthorne CofE Junior School logo
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Copthorne CofE Junior School

Ages711
216 pupils
Good· Jul 2024
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Details

Type

Voluntary Controlled School

Local Authority

West Sussex

Head Teacher

Mrs Helen Denison

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Church of England

Website

www.copthorne.w-sussex.sch.uk

Reference Number

126013

About This Data

  • School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.

Pupils

Summary

Total Pupils216 (90% of capacity)
Age Range7 – 11
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls51% / 49%
Free School Meals16.2%
English as Additional Language7.9%
SEN Support24.5%
SEN with EHCP1.4%
Overall Attendance93.9%
Persistent Absence15.1%

Class Sizes

Overall Average27.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 227.0

Total Pupils

Cohort Sizes

Year 346
Year 460
Year 556
Year 654

Pupil Ethnicities

White British79.2%
White Other4.2%
White & Black African2.8%
African2.8%
Mixed Other2.3%
White & Asian1.9%
Indian1.4%
White & Black Caribbean0.9%
Pakistani0.9%
Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Traveller0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Unclassified0.5%

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
  • This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
  • Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
  • Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inspections

Ofsted Inspections

10 inspections on record

Current Rating
Good· Jul 2024
  • 2024

    School Inspection

    18 July 2024

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    Good

    Category Judgements

    CategoryJudgement
    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood

    AI-Generated Insights

    SEND
    2
    • Pupils with SEND receive high-quality support and adaptations.
    • Dyslexia resources help pupils work independently with success.
    Curriculum
    11
    • The curriculum is now sequenced with clear skills and knowledge.
    • Assessment is not fully embedded in foundation subjects.
    Leadership
    2
    • Leaders are ambitious, reflective and deeply caring.
    • Professional development has boosted knowledge and expertise.
    Safeguarding
    2
    • Pastoral care ensures pupils feel happy, special and valued.
    • Expert support helps pupils regulate their emotions.
    Pupil Progress
    2
    • Pupils now achieve well across the school.
    • Reading is highly prioritised and pupils are becoming confident readers.
    Teaching Quality
    2
    • Pupils start every day with high-quality reading lessons.
    • Teachers check understanding precisely in core subjects.
    Personal Development
    2
    • The school prepares pupils for modern Britain with online safety work.
    • Projects like healthy living week enrich personal development.
    Behaviour & Attendance
    11
    • Pupils are polite, respectful and kind.
    • Leaders are working to improve attendance for all pupils.

    Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.

  • 2022

    School Inspection

    6 May 2022

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    Requires Improvement
  • 2017

    Full Inspection

    13 January 2017

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    Good
  • 2014

    Full Inspection

    28 November 2014

    View report
    Requires Improvement
  • 2013

    Monitoring Visit

    7 March 2013

    View report
  • 2012

    Full Inspection

    19 December 2012

    View report
    Requires Improvement
  • Curriculum And Development Visit

    21 March 2012

    View report
  • 2010

    Full Inspection

    26 April 2010

    View report
  • 2007

    Full Inspection

    23 April 2007

    View report
    Good
  • 2000

    Full Inspection

    5 June 2000

    View report

About This Data

  • Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
  • Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
  • Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.

Primary Results

Performance measures for pupils at the end of Year 6 (Key Stage 2)

Reading, writing and maths

SchoolLAEngland
Pupils meeting the expected standard62.0%56.0%61.0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard5.0%4.9%8.0%

Average scaled score

SchoolLAEngland
Reading102105.1105
Maths100103.6104

Progress scores

Reading

-4.2Well below average

95% confidence interval: -5.9 to -2.4

Progress in reading from KS1 to KS2

Writing

-3.7Well below average

95% confidence interval: -5.4 to -2

Progress in writing from KS1 to KS2

Maths

-4.3Well below average

95% confidence interval: -6 to -2.7

Progress in maths from KS1 to KS2

Grammar, punctuation and spelling

SchoolLAEngland
Pupils meeting the expected standard69.0%67.5%72.0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard34.0%25.7%32.0%

About This Data

  • School rankings are calculated by sorting schools first by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard, then by the percentage achieving a higher standard. Rankings help compare schools within England but do not account for school context or pupil intake.
  • Progress scores measure how much pupils improved from KS1 (Year 2) to KS2 (Year 6), compared to pupils nationally with similar starting points. A score of 0 means average progress; a positive score means above-average progress. Progress scores show the value a school adds, while exam results show final attainment. Some children start higher than others due to factors like natural ability or home circumstances.
  • Data sourced from the Department for Education Key Stage 2 performance tables for 2023/24. LA and England averages provide national and local context.

Workforce

Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios

Pupils per Teacher or Teaching Assistant

Shows how many children each teacher looks after on average. The lower line includes teaching assistants, giving you a better picture of the adult support available in classrooms.

Total Pupils

The number of children enrolled at this school over time. These figures come from financial records and may differ slightly from other pupil numbers on this site due to when data was collected.

Total Number of Teachers

The total teaching capacity at this school, including classroom teachers and senior staff who also teach. Part-time teachers are counted based on their working hours.

Teaching Assistants

Support staff who work directly with children in classrooms. This includes regular TAs, higher-level TAs with more responsibilities, and specialist support for children with additional needs.

Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (%)

The percentage of teachers who have completed official teacher training in England. A higher percentage typically indicates a more experienced and formally trained teaching team.

Senior Leadership

The school's leadership team, including the headteacher, deputy heads and assistant heads. These staff manage the school and often still spend time in classrooms.

Non-classroom Support Staff and Auxiliary Staff

Office and admin staff who keep the school running smoothly, plus auxiliary staff like catering teams and site maintenance who look after the building and meals.

Total Headcount and Workforce

Two ways of counting staff: headcount shows total people employed (including part-timers), while workforce counts the equivalent number of full-time positions.

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
  • FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
  • Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
  • Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.

Finances

2024/25

Income per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £67,466 or £312 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.

Expenditure per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the in-year balance was £31,744 or £147 p/pupil. A positive balance means the school had money left over, which goes into reserves for future use.

About This Data

  • Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
  • Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
  • In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.

Contact Information

Address

Church Road
Copthorne CE Junior School
Copthorne
West Sussex
RH10 3RD

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