St Mary's Church of England Primary School
URN: 126048 • Pulborough RH20 2AN
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 126048
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Copus (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01798872007
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Link Lane, Pulborough RH20 2AN
Summary
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Pulborough, West Sussex, accommodating 312 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to nurturing each child's potential within a Christ-centred environment, guided by its mission to treasure every child and support their growth in a rapidly changing world. The school promotes strong Christian values, with "Love" being the focus for the first half of the Autumn Term.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be child-centred, incorporating a range of engaging topics and activities that foster both academic and personal development. Students participate in various extracurricular activities, including sports, art, and outdoor learning through their Forest School programme. The school also emphasizes literacy, with initiatives like the Reading Dog to inspire young readers.
St Mary's boasts modern facilities, including well-resourced classrooms, an on-site swimming pool, and technology such as tablets and VR headsets to enhance learning. The school maintains strong ties with the local community and St Mary's Church, ensuring a supportive environment for all students and their families.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be child-centred, incorporating a range of engaging topics and activities that foster both academic and personal development. Students participate in various extracurricular activities, including sports, art, and outdoor learning through their Forest School programme. The school also emphasizes literacy, with initiatives like the Reading Dog to inspire young readers.
St Mary's boasts modern facilities, including well-resourced classrooms, an on-site swimming pool, and technology such as tablets and VR headsets to enhance learning. The school maintains strong ties with the local community and St Mary's Church, ensuring a supportive environment for all students and their families.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bury CofE Primary School (62.0)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School (61.8)
- West Chiltington Community Primary School (60.2)
- Thakeham Primary School (56.5)
- Ashington CofE Primary School (55.2)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 312
- Boys
- 168
- Girls
- 144
- FSM %
- 20.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 312 | 168 | 144 | 420 | 20.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 301 | 154 | 147 | 420 | 23.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 312 | 165 | 147 | 420 | 21.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 312 | 165 | 147 | 420 | 21.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 317 | 175 | 142 | 420 | 21.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 328 | 180 | 148 | 420 | 16.50 |
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