The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 589
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr David Tow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Vale Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 0DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthways School
Independent · 1.1km away
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Durrington High School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Oak Grove College
Special school · 2.4km away
Thomas A Becket Junior School
Primary · 2.5km away
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
Hawthorns Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Vale School, Worthing's Ofsted rating?
Vale School, Worthing was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Vale School, Worthing?
Vale School, Worthing currently has 589 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vale School, Worthing take?
Vale School, Worthing caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Vale School, Worthing?
Vale School, Worthing is in Worthing, BN14 0DB, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Vale School, Worthing have a sixth form?
No, Vale School, Worthing does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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