Sompting Village Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | White Styles Road Sompting Lancing West Sussex BN15 0BU |
| Phone | 01903204627 |
| Reference Number | 134896 |
Sompting Village Primary School has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' rating to 'Good' in all assessed categories. The school offers a caring and inclusive environment, emphasizing high expectations for both personal development and academic achievement. Leaders have established a well-structured curriculum in most subjects and effectively support pupils' learning, particularly in reading, which has been prioritized successfully. However, there are identified areas for improvement in some foundation subjects and in checking pupils' understanding during lessons.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 388 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.55%
Girls: 48.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 3 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 4 | 34 | 23 | 57 |
| 5 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 6 | 46 | 39 | 85 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.6% |
| Unclassified | 10.1% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Caring and inclusive environment for all pupils
- High expectations for behavior and respect among students
- Well-sequenced curriculum in most subjects
- Strong focus on reading and phonics from early years
- Positive relationships contributing to a calm school atmosphere
- Effective support for students with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum structure for some foundation subjects
- Adults not consistently checking pupils' understanding in lessons
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 1% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | 2.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 43 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Sompting Abbotts School
Church Lane, Lancing, BN15 0AZ |
0.55 miles |
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Boundstone Nursery School
Upper Boundstone Lane, Lancing, BN15 9QX |
0.55 miles |
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Bramber Primary School
Bramber Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8QB |
0.74 miles |
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The Globe Primary Academy
Irene Avenue, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9NZ |
0.78 miles |
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Downsbrook Primary School
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8GD |
0.91 miles |
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Whytemead Primary School
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8LH |
1 miles |
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North Lancing Primary School
Mill Road, Adur, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0PT |
1.11 miles |
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Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Sackville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8BQ |
1.14 miles |
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Homefield Primary School and SSC
53 Chesswood Road, West Sussex, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2AA |
1.18 miles |
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Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing
Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8HU |
1.32 miles |
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Seaside Primary School
Freshbrook Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8DL |
1.43 miles |
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Broadwater CofE Primary School
Rectory Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7TQ |
1.46 miles |
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Heene CofE Primary School
Norfolk Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BB |
1.94 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cobden Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BD |
1.94 miles |
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Thomas A Becket Junior School
Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7PR |
2.03 miles |
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Thomas A Becket Infant School
Pelham Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JB |
2.26 miles |
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Durrington Infant School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
2.63 miles |
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Durrington Junior School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
2.67 miles |
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Vale School, Worthing
Vale Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 0DB |
2.75 miles |
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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
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2.76 miles |
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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
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0.65 miles |
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Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
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1.04 miles |
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Springboard Education
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1.1 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE High School
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1.23 miles |
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Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre
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Bohunt School Worthing
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1.41 miles |
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Seadown School
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1.54 miles |
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Brighton Forward Ltd
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1.69 miles |
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Educate U
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1.71 miles |
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1.72 miles |
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Lancing College
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1.93 miles |
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Our Lady of Sion School
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1.96 miles |
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Durrington High School
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2.75 miles |
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Oak Grove College
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2.87 miles |
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Courtlands Independent Special School
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3.34 miles |
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School
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4.06 miles |
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Steyning Grammar School
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4.26 miles |
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Shoreham College
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4.26 miles |
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Shoreham Academy
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4.32 miles |