North Lancing Primary School
95%
Capacity
400
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About North Lancing Primary School
North Lancing Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Adur community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 400 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated North Lancing Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Brown, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12204th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 11 in Adur.
North Lancing Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 167 applications for 59 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 69 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at North Lancing Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Netball, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Adur, North Lancing Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Mill Road, Lancing, Adur, BN15 0PT |
| Headteacher | Emma Brown |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 400 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.8% |
| School Capacity | 400 / 420 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12204th of 13,686
Nationally
1819th of 2,034
In South East
10th of 11
In Adur
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
167
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
69 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mill Road, Lancing
Adur, BN15 0PT
Journey to School
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