Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Worthing, BN12 4RN · West Sussex · primary school
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44th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,060 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 6.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 15 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year applications if demand exceeds capacity? How does the curriculum support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School “continues to be a good school.” Pupils enjoy attending, demonstrate high attendance, and embody the school’s values of “faith, love and respect.” The curriculum is described as “ambitious and broad,” with a strong focus on reading and mathematics, ensuring pupils achieve well across core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are “curious to learn more” and produce work of a “high standard,” particularly in core subjects.
- Reading is a “clear priority,” with pupils becoming “confident and fluent readers” through early intervention and support.
- The school provides a “wide range of experiences,” including community work, clubs, and competitions, fostering resilience and inclusivity.
- Staff are “well supported with their workload,” contributing to a “strong culture of ongoing improvement.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with pupils knowing how to report concerns and feeling safe.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check learning carefully enough, meaning pupils’ understanding is “not always as secure as it could be.”
- There is variation in approaches to supporting struggling readers, and checks on phonics knowledge are “not always precise,” slowing progress for some.
- The school needs to ensure assessment processes are implemented “consistently and effectively” across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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