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Sompting Village Primary School

Adur, BN15 0BUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
#11,050
of 13,686 nationally

About Sompting Village Primary School

Sompting Village Primary School’s headline metrics sit below the West Sussex average for its type, which is a key point for parents weighing up options. The school’s Key Stage 2 combined expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) sits at 49%, compared with the local authority average of 56%. That seven-point gap is notable, and it’s reflected in the school’s ranking: it places 125th out of 226 primary schools in the county, and 9th out of 11 in the Adur district. The school’s ranking score of 49 places it in the bottom 50 nationally. However, the picture isn’t uniformly below par. In reading, 70% of pupils met the expected standard, and the average reading score of 103 is solid. Maths is a weaker spot, with 59% reaching the expected level and an average score of 101. The proportion reaching the higher standard in RWM is just 1%, and only 9% hit the higher bar in maths, so the school is clearly focused on getting pupils to the expected level rather than stretching the most able.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhite Styles Road, Lancing, Adur, BN15 0BU
HeadteacherSarah Erratt-Rose
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils388
Free School Meals (FSM)25.0%
School Capacity388 / 420 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsForest SchoolArt StudiosLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsDanceCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubBook ClubChessGardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Sompting Village Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.