Ashington CofE Primary School
Primary · Voluntary controlled school · Ages 4–11 · Pulborough, West Sussex
Ashington CofE Primary School is a primary school in Pulborough, West Sussex for ages 4–11 (voluntary controlled school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 11 May 2022. West Sussex has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2018 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Foster Lane, Ashington, Pulborough, RH20 3PG
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- West Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 190 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 6.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 11 May 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils are happy at this welcoming school and describe it as a place where 'everyone shows love'.”
- “They feel safe and know who to turn to if they have any worries.”
- “Pupils value the positive relationships they have with staff and with one another.”
To improve
- “However, teaching varies between classes and subjects.”
- “Achievement is improving, but some pupils do not learn as well as they should.”
- “Some pupils are less confident when discussing different faiths and cultures, and aspects of relationships education.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 28 September 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 60% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 38 first-preference applications, 30 offers in total, 30 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2018 to 2026, as West Sussex published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in West Sussex.
- Thakeham Primary School 1.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 2.0 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- West Chiltington Community Primary School 2.7 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Storrington Primary School 2.9 mi Good Last distance published
- Ashurst CofE Primary School 2.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Shipley CofE Primary School 3.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Steyning CofE Primary School 3.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- William Penn School 4.3 mi Requires improvement Last distance published