Sompting Village Primary School
Lancing, BN15 0BU · West Sussex · primary school
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143rd 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 3,267 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sompting Village Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a choir, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 362 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sompting Village Primary School
Overview
Pupils experience a “caring and warm environment” where inclusivity is valued and learning is prioritised. The school has successfully raised aspirations and created a culture of high expectations, resulting in calm, orderly behaviour and strong personal development.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a “well-sequenced curriculum” in most subjects, ensuring pupils learn and remember key content over time.
- Reading is successfully prioritised with a “clear phonics programme” and targeted interventions that enable all pupils to access learning.
- The school provides a “breadth of experiences” such as singing with an orchestra and attending competitions, fostering resilience and enthusiasm.
- Staff build strong relationships with pupils, creating a “calm and purposeful” atmosphere where bullying is not tolerated.
- Clear processes are in place to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum in a small number of foundation subjects is “well structured and coherent” so pupils achieve as well as they could.
- Staff need further training on assessment to ensure they “check and make sure that pupils have retained important ideas and concepts,” addressing gaps in knowledge.
- There is work to be done in preparing pupils to be “active citizens in the community.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders demonstrating a “tenacious” approach to protecting pupils and working closely with families and external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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
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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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