The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 677
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 27%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rhona Wilkinson (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
York Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmConnaught Junior School
Primary · Very close
White Meadows Primary Academy
Primary · 603m away
The Littlehampton Academy
Secondary · 615m away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Primary · 627m away
Lyminster Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Summerlea Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend River Beach Primary School?
River Beach Primary School currently has 677 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does River Beach Primary School take?
River Beach Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is River Beach Primary School?
River Beach Primary School is in Littlehampton, BN17 6EW, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does River Beach Primary School have a sixth form?
No, River Beach Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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