Upper Beeding Primary School
URN: 125857 • Steyning BN44 3HY
Overview
- Name
- Upper Beeding Primary School
- URN
- 125857
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Andrews (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01903812288
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Road, Steyning BN44 3HY
Summary
Upper Beeding Primary School is a community school located in Steyning, West Sussex, accommodating 303 pupils with a capacity of 351. The school promotes a welcoming environment where values such as teamwork, kindness, curiosity, and creativity are integral to daily life. Recognised by Ofsted as "Good" in all inspected areas, with an "Outstanding" rating for Early Years, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education.
The curriculum at Upper Beeding is designed to be broad, balanced, and engaging, fostering an innovative approach to learning. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and events, enhancing the educational experience and encouraging student participation. Parents are encouraged to be involved through various school events and regular communication.
With a focus on inclusivity, approximately 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's commitment to supporting all families within the community. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the headteacher directly.
The curriculum at Upper Beeding is designed to be broad, balanced, and engaging, fostering an innovative approach to learning. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and events, enhancing the educational experience and encouraging student participation. Parents are encouraged to be involved through various school events and regular communication.
With a focus on inclusivity, approximately 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's commitment to supporting all families within the community. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the headteacher directly.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
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- SEN Information and Disability Report (sen)
- Term time absence (sen)
- Full Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- KS1 Topic events and trip Summer 2024 Minibeasts (calendar)
- Reception Topic Events and Trip Summer 2024 Out and About (calendar)
- Year 3/4 Topic Events Summer 2024 Longboats and Battle Axes (calendar)
- Year 5/6 Topic Events Summer 2024 It's all Greek to me (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Steyning CofE Primary School (55.2)
- Ashurst CofE Primary School (54.9)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 351
- Pupils
- 303
- Boys
- 159
- Girls
- 144
- FSM %
- 12.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-07-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 303 | 159 | 144 | 351 | 12.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 309 | 163 | 146 | 351 | 13.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 340 | 178 | 162 | 351 | 12.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 340 | 178 | 162 | 351 | 12.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 347 | 182 | 165 | 351 | 12.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 351 | 179 | 172 | 351 | 9.40 |
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