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Whytemead Primary School

Worthing, BN14 8LHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#9,992
of 13,686 nationally

About Whytemead Primary School

Whytemead Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 21 first-preference applications for its 26 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it officially oversubscribed. The oversubscription ratio of 3.42 means there were more than three applicants for every available spot, a strong signal of its standing in the Worthing area. Parent satisfaction data is not available from the school, but the high demand suggests a positive reputation. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 227 pupils against a capacity of 255, so there is some room for growth. Headteacher Richard Waddington leads a school that has seen a notable turnaround in its most recent Ofsted inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDominion Road, Worthing, Worthing, BN14 8LH
HeadteacherRichard Waddington
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils227
Free School Meals (FSM)20.7%
School Capacity227 / 255 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosSports HallLibraryMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballSwimmingCross CountryGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Whytemead 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.