The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 25.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- DURRINGTON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Charlotte Bull (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Winterbourne Way, West Durrington, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHawthorns Primary School
Primary · 339m away
Palatine Primary School
Special school · 980m away
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Primary · 1.1km away
Orchards Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Field Place Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Orchards Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Oak Grove College
Special school · 1.2km away
Durrington High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Laurels Primary School, Worthing's Ofsted rating?
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Laurels Primary School, Worthing take?
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is in Worthing, BN13 3QH, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Laurels Primary School, Worthing have a sixth form?
No, The Laurels Primary School, Worthing does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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