Rake CofE Primary School
URN: 125989 • Liss GU33 7JH
Overview
- Name
- Rake CofE Primary School
- URN
- 125989
- 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
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Bertwistle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01730892126
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- London Road, Liss GU33 7JH
Summary
      Rake CofE Primary School is a small, mixed voluntary controlled primary school located in Liss, West Sussex, within the South Downs National Park. With a current enrolment of 88 pupils and a capacity of 112, the school prides itself on creating a supportive and stimulating environment where children can develop their individual talents. The school emphasizes a strong partnership with parents and carers to ensure that all students reach their full potential in a safe and secure setting.
The curriculum at Rake CE Primary is vibrant and creative, featuring well-planned lessons that incorporate outdoor learning and extracurricular activities. The school benefits from its own heated swimming pool and adjacent woodland, which are utilized for various educational purposes, including Forest School activities. This approach not only enhances the learning experience but also fosters character development and resilience among pupils.
As part of the Downland Village Schools Federation, which includes Rogate CE Primary and Compton & Up Marden CE Primary, Rake CE Primary maintains strong relationships with local nurseries and secondary schools. The school community is actively involved in the children's education, and the positive ethos is reflected in the supportive feedback from parents, who appreciate the dedication of the staff and the close-knit atmosphere of the school.
      The curriculum at Rake CE Primary is vibrant and creative, featuring well-planned lessons that incorporate outdoor learning and extracurricular activities. The school benefits from its own heated swimming pool and adjacent woodland, which are utilized for various educational purposes, including Forest School activities. This approach not only enhances the learning experience but also fosters character development and resilience among pupils.
As part of the Downland Village Schools Federation, which includes Rogate CE Primary and Compton & Up Marden CE Primary, Rake CE Primary maintains strong relationships with local nurseries and secondary schools. The school community is actively involved in the children's education, and the positive ethos is reflected in the supportive feedback from parents, who appreciate the dedication of the staff and the close-knit atmosphere of the school.
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
- Greatham Primary School (62.9)
- St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School (54.9)
- Liss Junior School (52.6)
- Liss Infant School (43.4)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 112
- Pupils
- 88
- Boys
- 43
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 11.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 88 | 43 | 45 | 112 | 11.40 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 94 | 50 | 44 | 112 | 4.30 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 94 | 48 | 46 | 112 | 6.40 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 94 | 48 | 46 | 112 | 6.40 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 104 | 55 | 49 | 112 | 6.90 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 109 | 59 | 50 | 112 | 5.50 | 
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