Whytemead Primary School
Worthing, BN14 8LH · West Sussex · primary school
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63rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.5/10 against 3,424 of them, against 5.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| 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.
Whytemead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 255. 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 available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whytemead Primary School
Overview
Whytemead Primary School is described as a "very happy school" where pupils enjoy their time and demonstrate "warm and respectful relationships" with staff. The report highlights high aspirations for achievement, noting that pupils are reaching these expectations, particularly in writing and mathematics, while disadvantaged pupils often outperform their peers.
Strengths
- Pupils display "excellent attitudes towards their learning," with "very rarely any disruption" to lessons.
- The curriculum is "ambitious," helping pupils become confident in mathematics and skilled in writing for different purposes.
- Early reading is "very effective," with strong support for those falling behind to ensure they catch up.
- Teachers are "experts at using different strategies" to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leadership is "well led," with effective trust support and well-managed teacher workload.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, pupils lack the "prior knowledge they need" to complete tasks to a high standard.
- Teachers must be clearer about required knowledge and "check pupils’ knowledge before pupils start independent work."
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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