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Cornfield School, Littlehampton

Community special school · Littlehampton · BN17 6HY

Ages 8–16 · 83 pupils · West Sussex

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

4.7

Overall absence

22.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.73
−20+2
Attainment 84.7
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.2

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence22.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)52.6%
Unauthorised3.2%
Authorised absence
18.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
16.7%
Enrolments in measure
78

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill115%

83 pupils · 72 places

Pupils on roll
83
Boys / girls
83 / 0
School capacity
72
Capacity fill
83 / 72 (115%)
Free school meals
69.9%
FSM pupils
58
Gender
Boys
School type
Community special school

Age range

Ages 8–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Community special school
Headteacher
Mr Stuart Simpson

Location

Address
Cornfield Close
Postcode
BN17 6HY
Town
Littlehampton
County
West Sussex
Local authority
West Sussex
District
Arun
Constituency
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys community special school, Ages 8–16, in Littlehampton, West Sussex, 83 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 69.9%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Littlehampton
15
Academies among open schools in Littlehampton
53% (8)
Open schools in BN17
7
Open schools in West Sussex LA
338

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM23.4%

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM8.1%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Stuart Simpson
Telephone
01903731277
Website
http://www.cornfieldschool.org.uk

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