The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Laura Brockhurst (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mulberry Lane, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Primary · 353m away
Courtlands Independent Special School
Independent · 740m away
St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Secondary · 901m away
Orchards Infant School
Primary · 905m away
Orchards Junior School
Primary · 943m away
Field Place Infant School
Primary · 943m away
Palatine Primary School
Special school · 1.4km away
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School take?
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School is in Worthing, BN12 4RN, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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