The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Lynsey Udell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Elm Grove, Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 5LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCourtlands Independent Special School
Independent · 950m away
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Primary · 1.0km away
Orchards Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Orchards Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Field Place Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Primary · 1.3km away
Durrington High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing's Ofsted rating?
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing?
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing take?
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing?
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing is in Worthing, BN11 5LQ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing have a sixth form?
No, Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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