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The Littlehampton Academy

Academy sponsor led · Littlehampton · BN17 6FE

Ages 11–18 · 1,324 pupils · West Sussex

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

37.3

Overall absence

12.8%

Admissions demand

0.92 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

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 8-0.69
−20+2
Attainment 837.3
English & maths grade 5+30%
English & maths grade 4+48%
EBacc entry29%

EBacc APS: 3.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence12.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)38.2%
Unauthorised5.6%
Authorised absence
7.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
8.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,407

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.92 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

233

Places offered

258

1st-preference offers

233

Total preferences (any rank)
375
Preferred offers (top 3)
252
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill70%

1,324 pupils · 1,900 places

Pupils on roll
1,324
Boys / girls
689 / 635
School capacity
1,900
Capacity fill
1,324 / 1,900 (70%)
Free school meals
26.1%
FSM pupils
333
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Christian
Governance
Academy trust: WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Woodard Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Pringle

Location

Address
Fitzalan Road
Postcode
BN17 6FE
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
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
13 on roll / 18 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Littlehampton, West Sussex, 1,324 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 26.1%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Religious character: Christian.

Open schools in Littlehampton
15
Secondary schools in Littlehampton
2
Academies among open schools in Littlehampton
53% (8)
Open schools in BN17
7
Secondary in BN17
1
Open schools in West Sussex LA
338
Secondary in West Sussex LA
37

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in LittlehamptonNear BN17

  • The Angmering School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Littlehampton · BN16 4HH · West Sussex

    Ages 11–19

    • Att839.3
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+31%
    • Absence9.8%

    2.3 miles away

  • Cornfield School, Littlehampton

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community special school

    Littlehampton · BN17 6HY · West Sussex

    Ages 8–16

    • Att84.7
    • P8-1.7
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence22.1%

    0.4 miles away

  • River Beach Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Littlehampton · BN17 6EW · West Sussex

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM27.0%
    • Demand1.03

    0.4 miles away

  • White Meadows Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Littlehampton · BN17 7JL · West Sussex

    Ages 2–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM34.2%
    • Demand0.97

    0.5 miles away

  • Lyminster Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Littlehampton · BN17 7JZ · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM23.4%
    • Demand0.92

    0.5 miles away

  • Summerlea Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Littlehampton · BN16 3SW · West Sussex

    Ages 5–11

    • FSM9.5%

    1.0 miles away

  • Rustington Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Littlehampton · BN16 3PW · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM8.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Pringle
Telephone
01903711120
Website
http://www.tla.woodard.co.uk/

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