The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Lawson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Poplar Road, Durrington, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Primary · 339m away
Palatine Primary School
Special school · 679m away
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Primary · 769m away
Oak Grove College
Special school · 872m away
Orchards Junior School
Primary · 909m away
Field Place Infant School
Primary · 909m away
Orchards Infant School
Primary · 967m away
Durrington High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hawthorns Primary School?
Hawthorns Primary School currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hawthorns Primary School take?
Hawthorns Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hawthorns Primary School?
Hawthorns Primary School is in Worthing, BN13 3EZ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hawthorns Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hawthorns Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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