The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.2
6.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.51
Band 1Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 239 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,369
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 25.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Pringle (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6FE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Primary · 417m away
Connaught Junior School
Primary · 472m away
River Beach Primary School
Primary · 615m away
White Meadows Primary Academy
Primary · 829m away
Lyminster Primary School
Primary · 871m away
Summerlea Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Littlehampton Academy a selective school?
No. The Littlehampton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Littlehampton Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Littlehampton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Littlehampton Academy?
The Littlehampton Academy currently has 1,369 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Littlehampton Academy take?
The Littlehampton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Littlehampton Academy?
The Littlehampton Academy is in Littlehampton, BN17 6FE, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Littlehampton Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Littlehampton Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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