The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 395
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Turner
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
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
Norfolk Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrighton Forward Ltd
Special school · 396m away
The Education Centre
Independent · 633m away
Educate U
Independent · 641m away
Cura Academy
Independent · 743m away
Worthing High School
Secondary · 852m away
Bohunt School Worthing
Secondary · 1.1km away
John Horniman School
Special school · 1.1km away
Homefield Primary School and SSC
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Heene CofE Primary School?
Heene CofE Primary School currently has 395 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heene CofE Primary School take?
Heene CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heene CofE Primary School?
Heene CofE Primary School is in Worthing, BN11 4BB, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heene CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heene CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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