The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 640
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Dingwall
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whitelea Road, Wick, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Primary · 486m away
Lyminster Primary School
Primary · 544m away
River Beach Primary School
Primary · 603m away
Connaught Junior School
Primary · 681m away
The Littlehampton Academy
Secondary · 829m away
Summerlea Community Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend White Meadows Primary Academy?
White Meadows Primary Academy currently has 640 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does White Meadows Primary Academy take?
White Meadows Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is White Meadows Primary Academy?
White Meadows Primary Academy is in Littlehampton, BN17 7JL, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does White Meadows Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, White Meadows Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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