Lyminster Primary School
Littlehampton, BN17 7JZ · West Sussex · primary school
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158th 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 2,938 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lyminster Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 50.0% meeting expected standards, what specific strategies are used to support pupils who are falling behind in maths? How does the school ensure that the 0.0% achieving the higher standard does not limit the progress of high-attaining children? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6 regarding independent learning time?
What Ofsted said about Lyminster Primary School
Overview
Lyminster Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school fosters a calm and purposeful environment where pupils are happy, behave well, and have warm relationships with staff. Leaders are reflective and ambitious, ensuring that pupils are well prepared for their next steps in life and learning.
Strengths
- Pupils embody the ethos to ‘find your roar’, sharing opinions confidently and taking on leadership roles such as peer mentors.
- Teachers have high expectations and strong subject knowledge, explaining content clearly and checking understanding carefully.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, allowing pupils to deepen their understanding over time, particularly in science and mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well against personal targets due to effective adaptations and individualised support.
- Phonics teaching is consistent and skilled, ensuring the vast majority of pupils are fluent and confident readers by the end of key stage 1.
Areas to improve
- The approach to teaching spelling and grammar is not yet fully embedded, meaning a small number of pupils do not always communicate ideas clearly.
- In a small number of subjects, selected tasks do not always support pupils in developing subject-specific skills deeply enough, limiting how well they learn the curriculum content.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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