Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School
URN: 125979 • Chichester PO18 9EZ
Overview
- Name
- Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School
- URN
- 125979
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Bertwistle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02392631900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Chichester PO18 9EZ
Summary
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Chichester, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 76 pupils and a capacity of 140. The school is part of the Downland Village School Federation, which includes two other village schools, all situated within the scenic South Downs National Park. This federation promotes a caring and inclusive environment where every child is known and supported.
The school follows an engaging and inclusive curriculum that is underpinned by a Christian ethos, fostering both academic and personal development. The curriculum is designed to excite and engage students, ensuring that learning is both enjoyable and effective. The school community values the individuality of each school within the federation while sharing resources and policies to enhance the educational experience.
With a focus on inclusivity, Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School also implements various policies to support student welfare, including attendance, behaviour, and safeguarding. The school aims to create a nurturing environment that encourages children to thrive academically and socially.
The school follows an engaging and inclusive curriculum that is underpinned by a Christian ethos, fostering both academic and personal development. The curriculum is designed to excite and engage students, ensuring that learning is both enjoyable and effective. The school community values the individuality of each school within the federation while sharing resources and policies to enhance the educational experience.
With a focus on inclusivity, Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School also implements various policies to support student welfare, including attendance, behaviour, and safeguarding. The school aims to create a nurturing environment that encourages children to thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- DVSF Governors (governance)
- Governors' minutes (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND and additional provisions (sen)
- SEND and additional provisions (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Policies / other statutory information (other)
- Policies / Other Statutory Information (other)
- Policies (other)
- Federation Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The March CofE Primary School (62.1)
- Fishbourne CofE Primary School (61.3)
- Aldingbourne Primary School (61.2)
- The March CofE Primary School (61.1)
- Lavant CofE Primary School (61.0)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 76
- Boys
- 35
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- 14.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 76 | 35 | 41 | 140 | 14.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 72 | 34 | 38 | 140 | 13.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 61 | 33 | 28 | 140 | 14.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 61 | 33 | 28 | 140 | 14.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 59 | 33 | 26 | 140 | 18.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 65 | 38 | 27 | 140 | 12.30 |
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