Lyminster Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wick Street Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 7JZ |
| Phone | 01903713642 |
| Reference Number | 125927 |
Lyminster Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas, including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school has made significant strides since its last inspection, where it was rated as 'Requires Improvement'. A strong emphasis on reading has fostered a love of learning among students, contributing to their overall enjoyment and engagement in school activities. However, while the core subjects are well-developed, the foundation subjects need further enhancement, and some pupils exhibit reluctance in tackling more challenging tasks in mathematics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 205 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.88%
Girls: 55.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| 2 | 9 | 21 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| 4 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| 5 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 6 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80% |
| Unclassified | 6.3% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 17 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading, fostering a love for learning
- Good relationships between teachers and pupils
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Successful in sports competitions
- Inclusive school culture with strong community links
Areas for Improvement
- Foundation curriculum needs further development
- Some pupils reluctant to attempt challenging mathematics tasks
- Limited parent understanding of the school's work
- Some pupils struggle with resilience in learning from mistakes
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 17 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | ||
| Writing | 0.2 | ||
| Maths | -1.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 51 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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