Northchapel Community Primary School

URN: 125846 • Petworth GU28 9JA

Overview

Name
Northchapel Community Primary School
URN
125846
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Deborah Coggin (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01428707352
Website
Visit
Address
Pipers Lane, Petworth GU28 9JA

Summary

Northchapel Community Primary School, located in Petworth, West Sussex, is a small, mixed community school with a current enrolment of 54 pupils and a capacity of 105. Set within the picturesque South Downs National Park, the school prides itself on fostering a caring and supportive environment where every child is known and valued. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission to "Grow Kind and Curious Children Who Aspire to Succeed," emphasising the importance of emotional health, self-esteem, and resilience.

The curriculum at Northchapel is broad and rich, with a strong focus on developing key skills in literacy, numeracy, and the arts. The school promotes innovative learning opportunities, including a commitment to a Mastery Approach in mathematics and the integration of technology through programming and coding. Additionally, the school features its own swimming pool, providing weekly lessons and leisure opportunities during the summer.

Northchapel also offers before and after school care, as well as a highly regarded on-site Pre-school for children from two years old. The school values strong relationships with families and the local community, aiming to equip children with the skills needed for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
54
Boys
21
Girls
33
FSM %
14.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 54 21 33 105 14.80
2024-09-11 56 22 34 105 16.10
2023-09-11 47 22 25 105 14.90
2022-09-11 47 22 25 105 14.90
2021-09-11 55 28 27 105 7.30
2020-09-11 62 31 31 105 6.50

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