Sompting Village Primary School
92%
Capacity
388
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Sompting Village Primary School
Sompting Village 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 388 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Sompting Village Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Erratt-Rose, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11050th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 11 in Adur.
Sompting Village Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 121 applications for 55 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sompting Village Primary School include Music Rooms, Forest School, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Dance, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Book Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Adur, Sompting Village 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 | White Styles Road, Lancing, Adur, BN15 0BU |
| Headteacher | Sarah Erratt-Rose |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 388 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.0% |
| School Capacity | 388 / 420 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
11050th of 13,686
Nationally
1660th of 2,034
In South East
9th of 11
In Adur
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
1%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
121
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
White Styles Road, Lancing
Adur, BN15 0BU
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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