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White Meadows Primary Academy

Arun, BN17 7JLPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 75 places
Ranking
#5,867
of 13,686 nationally

About White Meadows Primary Academy

White Meadows Primary Academy is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 121 applications for just 75 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.61. Of those, 66 families put it down as their first preference, and all 66 were offered a spot. That kind of demand suggests parents who get a place tend to be pleased with what the school offers. While there is no direct parent survey data available in the most recent inspection, the school’s consistent Good rating from Ofsted — held across both its 2014 graded inspection and its 2022 ungraded inspection — gives a clear signal of stable quality. The school also has a nursery provision, taking children from age two, which can be a practical bonus for families looking for a single setting from early years right through to Year 6.

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

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Jul 2022): School remains Good

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

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.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: whitemeadows.w-sussex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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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.