Homefield Primary School and SSC
Worthing, BN11 2AA · West Sussex · primary school
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139th 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 4,058 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Homefield Primary School and SSC overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join music clubs, perform in the school choir and annual productions, and participate in Morris dancing and Maypole dancing. They attend Sports Day and Legacy Games, and take trips such as a night at the museum and choir performances in the community. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 642 pupils against a stated capacity of 720. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Homefield Primary School and SSC
Overview
Chesswood Junior School continues to be a good school, described as an inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils thrive. The report highlights a ‘highly effective curriculum’ underpinned by research, fostering confident, life-long learners within a community that values diverse cultures.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘carefully sequenced and organised into small steps’, enabling pupils to retain knowledge and apply strategies confidently, particularly in mathematics.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ‘achieve well’ and receive ‘excellent support’ with needs identified quickly.
- Relationships are ‘respectful and kind’, with staff knowing every pupil well; bullying is rare, making pupils feel safe.
- Provision for wider development is ‘excellent’, offering a ‘vast array of clubs and activities’ and a ‘relentless drive to improve life opportunities’.
- Staff feel ‘valued and listened to’, with overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding support for well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- Phonics teaching for pupils in the early stages of learning to read lacks consistency, meaning weaker readers are ‘not catching up as quickly as they could’. The school must ensure ‘consistently high quality’ phonics instruction throughout.
Safeguarding
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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