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White Meadows Primary Academy

White Meadows Primary Academy

Arun, BN17 7JLPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

102%

Capacity

640

Pupils

1.6x

Demand

About White Meadows Primary Academy

White Meadows Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Arun community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 640 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated White Meadows Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Dingwall, it falls under West Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5867th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 27 in Arun.

White Meadows Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 121 applications for 75 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at White Meadows Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Netball, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Book Club, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Arun, White Meadows Primary Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhitelea Road, Littlehampton, Arun, BN17 7JL
HeadteacherAmanda Dingwall
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils640
Free School Meals (FSM)34.0%
School Capacity640 / 630 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (13 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)

5867th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

825th of 2,034

In South East

Top 50%

5th of 27

In Arun

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

66%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:78%
Higher:32%
Writing
Expected:75%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:83%
Higher:19%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-Sensory

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

Facilities

8
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsGymnasiumLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisDanceNetballFootballCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirBook ClubArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

75

Applications

121

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

66 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About White Meadows Primary Academy

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

Contact Information

01903731774www.whitemeadows.w-sussex.sch.uk/

Whitelea Road, Littlehampton

Arun, BN17 7JL

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Whitelea Road, Littlehampton

Arun, BN17 7JL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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