The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 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
- 227
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Waddington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringfield Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 540m away
Bohunt School Worthing
Secondary · 648m away
Bramber Primary School
Primary · 709m away
Homefield Primary School and SSC
Primary · 762m away
Ark House
Independent · 783m away
Broadwater CofE Primary School
Primary · 856m away
Worthing High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Cura Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whytemead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whytemead Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whytemead Primary School?
Whytemead Primary School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whytemead Primary School take?
Whytemead Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whytemead Primary School?
Whytemead Primary School is in Worthing, BN14 8LH, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whytemead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whytemead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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