The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 232 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 147 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,345
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 21.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Simon Liley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Angmering, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 4HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEast Preston Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
East Preston Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Summerlea Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Angmering School a selective school?
No. The Angmering School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Angmering School's Ofsted rating?
The Angmering School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Angmering School?
The Angmering School currently has 1,345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Angmering School take?
The Angmering School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Angmering School?
The Angmering School is in Littlehampton, BN16 4HH, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Angmering School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Angmering School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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