The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Steven McGinley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Wick Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Primary · 470m away
White Meadows Primary Academy
Primary · 544m away
The Littlehampton Academy
Secondary · 871m away
Connaught Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
River Beach Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Summerlea Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lyminster Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lyminster Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lyminster Primary School?
Lyminster Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lyminster Primary School take?
Lyminster Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lyminster Primary School?
Lyminster Primary School is in Littlehampton, BN17 7JZ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lyminster Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lyminster Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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