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Southways School

Other independent special school · Worthing · BN14 0RA

Ages 6–11 · West Sussex

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
6
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 6–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mrs Gail Jay

Location

Address
The Vale House, Findon Road, Findon
Postcode
BN14 0RA
Town
Worthing
County
West Sussex
Local authority
West Sussex
District
Arun
Constituency
Arundel and South Downs
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Rural town and fringe

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.

Mixed other independent special school, Ages 6–11, in Worthing, West Sussex. Notable characteristics: independent, special school, non-selective admissions. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Worthing
38
Academies among open schools in Worthing
32% (12)
Open schools in BN14
12
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.

Compare with theseAll in WorthingNear BN14

  • Vale School, Worthing

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Worthing · BN14 0DB · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM7.9%
    • Demand0.80

    0.7 miles away

  • Durrington Infant School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Worthing · BN13 2JD · West Sussex

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM12.9%
    • Demand0.93

    1.6 miles away

  • Durrington Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Worthing · BN13 2JD · West Sussex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM29.9%

    1.7 miles away

  • Durrington High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Worthing · BN13 1JX · West Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.6
    • P80.3
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence8.1%

    2.2 miles away

  • Oak Grove College

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community special school

    Worthing · BN13 1JX · West Sussex

    Ages 11–19

    • Att80.6
    • P8-1.6
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence11.1%

    2.2 miles away

  • Hawthorns Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Worthing · BN13 3EZ · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM39.9%
    • Demand0.94

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Gail Jay

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