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Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)

Voluntary controlled school · Petworth · GU28 0NJ

Ages 4–7 · 44 pupils · West Sussex

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

4.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-06

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.3%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
39

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill73%

44 pupils · 60 places

Pupils on roll
44
Boys / girls
27 / 17
School capacity
60
Capacity fill
44 / 60 (73%)
Free school meals
2.3%
FSM pupils
1
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chichester
Governance
Voluntary controlled school
Headteacher
Mr Charles Beckerson

Location

Address
Graffham
Postcode
GU28 0NJ
Town
Petworth
County
West Sussex
Local authority
West Sussex
District
Chichester
Constituency
Arundel and South Downs
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 4–7, in Petworth, West Sussex, 44 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 2.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chichester.

Open schools in Petworth
4
Primary schools in Petworth
4
Academies among open schools in Petworth
0% (0)
Open schools in GU28
5
Primary in GU28
4
Open schools in West Sussex LA
338
Primary in West Sussex LA
226

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PetworthNear GU28

  • Duncton CofE Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Petworth · GU28 0LB · West Sussex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM8.0%

    1.9 miles away

  • Seaford College

    Other independent school

    GU28 0NB · West Sussex

    Ages 4–18

    • Att830.7
    • EM5+0%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Charles Beckerson
Telephone
01798867324
Website
http://www.graffhamandduncton.w-sussex.sch.uk/

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