Compare Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) and Northchapel Community Primary School and Petworth Cof E Primary School

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) (Primary) in Petworth; Northchapel Community Primary School (Primary) in Petworth; Petworth Cof E Primary School (Primary) in Petworth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled), Northchapel Community Primary School and Petworth Cof E Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school and community school type located around Petworth, West Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)), published Nov 2021. The most recent inspection on record is for Northchapel Community Primary School (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; all under West Sussex local authority.

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Attribute	Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) GU28 0NJ	Northchapel Community Primary School GU28 9JA	Petworth Cof E Primary School GU28 0EE
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Petworth West Sussex GU28 0NJ	Petworth West Sussex GU28 9JA	Petworth West Sussex GU28 0EE
Latest Ofsted	2 25 Nov 2021	2 27 Sep 2023	2 17 Jul 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	60	105	210
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	West Sussex (938)	West Sussex (938)	West Sussex (938)
Website	www.graffhamandduncton.w-sussex.sch.uk	www.northchapel.w-sussex.sch.uk	www.petworth.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone	01798867324	01428707352	01798342369
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)

GU28 0NJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0NJ
Ofsted: 2 25 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.graffhamandduncton.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01798867324

Northchapel Community Primary School

GU28 9JA

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 9JA
Ofsted: 2 27 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.northchapel.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01428707352

Petworth Cof E Primary School

GU28 0EE

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0EE
Ofsted: 2 17 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.petworth.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01798342369

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.