The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Tidd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lashmar Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 1EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is East Preston Junior School's Ofsted rating?
East Preston Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend East Preston Junior School?
East Preston Junior School currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Preston Junior School take?
East Preston Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Preston Junior School?
East Preston Junior School is in Littlehampton, BN16 1EZ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Preston Junior School have a sixth form?
No, East Preston Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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