The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
Band 4Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 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
- 1,412
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kieran Scanlon (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
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, West Sussex, BN15 9QZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBoundstone Nursery School
Nursery · 311m away
The Globe Primary Academy
Primary · 403m away
North Lancing Primary School
Primary · 738m away
Sompting Village Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Springboard Education
Independent · 1.4km away
Springboard Education Senior
Independent · 1.5km away
Seaside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lancing College
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Sir Robert Woodard Academy a selective school?
No. The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Sir Robert Woodard Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Sir Robert Woodard Academy?
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy currently has 1,412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Sir Robert Woodard Academy take?
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Sir Robert Woodard Academy?
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is in Sompting, BN15 9QZ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Sir Robert Woodard Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Sir Robert Woodard Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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