St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Littlehampton, BN16 4LP · West Sussex · primary school
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89th 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 4,256 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| 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.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% 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 November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest Schools and Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities are included in the Forest Schools programme?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Margaret’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a friendly community where leaders and staff build trusting relationships with pupils. The school’s vision ‘strives for excellence, values effort and celebrates achievement’, fostering positive attitudes to learning and high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a welcoming environment where bullying ‘hardly ever happens’ and values such as respect and kindness are central to school life.
- Leaders prioritise reading with a ‘progressively sequenced’ phonics programme, ensuring pupils read books matched to their learning and become ‘enthusiastic readers’.
- Pupils with SEND are ‘well supported’ and access the full curriculum, achieving well through close collaboration with external agencies and targeted staff training.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils developing ‘confidence and resilience’ and gaining a good understanding of diverse faiths, cultures, and family structures.
- Staff feel valued and supported, appreciating professional development opportunities and help in managing their workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is ‘sufficiently adapted’ to meet the needs of all pupils closely enough, as some activities are currently too difficult or too easy.
- Leaders should check that the curriculum routinely provides opportunities for pupils to ‘deepen and embed their understanding’ in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a culture where safeguarding is ‘everyone’s responsibility’ and concerns are reported and recorded in a timely manner.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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