St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
408
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary aided school
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(04/05/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
79%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
The Mardens
Ifield
Crawley
RH11 0AQ
01293521077

School Description

Pupils are friendly, polite and are proud of their school. They enjoy coming to school and describe the school as exciting, safe and happy. Pupils behave well and enjoy working together. Bullying is rare. If an incident did occur, they know that they can talk to an adult or leave a message in their class ‘worry box’. Pupils understand the importance of treating everyone equally. They learn about role models from a range of backgrounds, including important female scientists. Pupils enjoy attending after-school clubs, such as karate, football and basketball. They enjoy the educational visits staff plan, including residential trips and visits to the museum. These opportunities all help to deepen their learning. The school is a calm and welcoming environment. The school’s Christian motto of ‘loving God, serving others and fulfilling our potential’ can be seen in the way that pupils and staff work together. This is an inclusive and supportive community. From the day they start at the school, children and families talk about becoming part of the ‘St Margaret’s family’. Staff have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). One parent said, ‘The teachers are great and genuinely care about my child.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Leaders and governors have improved the quality of education the school provides since the last inspection. The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils, including pupils with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Pupils get off to a flying start in Reception. Leaders have considered how the curriculum starts in the foundation stage and builds pupils’ knowledge over time. There have been notable improvements to the English and mathematics curriculum recently. Leaders have also adapted the curriculum to ensure that those who attend the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (special support centre) are fully included in all aspects of school life. Leaders have developed many areas of the curriculum. Where these improvements are already in place, teachers know what to teach in a skilled and engaging way. Because of this, pupils build on their prior knowledge well. For example, in history, teachers have introduced a well-sequenced curriculum that begins in the early years and helps to teach historical concepts such as chronology. Staff have ensured that the history curriculum links to the local area. This helps pupils to make strong connections with what they have previously learned. However, not all curriculum leaders have identified precisely what pupils need to learn and know in their subjects.

St Margaret's CofE Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>64, "strongly_agree"=>12, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>31, "strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 29 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>91, "no"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 111 responses up to 12-05-2022

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