The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% 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
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 717
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Ms Diane South (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
53 Chesswood Road, West Sussex, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2AA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Homefield Primary School and SSC's Ofsted rating?
Homefield Primary School and SSC was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Homefield Primary School and SSC?
Homefield Primary School and SSC currently has 717 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Homefield Primary School and SSC take?
Homefield Primary School and SSC caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Homefield Primary School and SSC?
Homefield Primary School and SSC is in Worthing, BN11 2AA, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Homefield Primary School and SSC have a sixth form?
No, Homefield Primary School and SSC does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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