The Littlehampton Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Fitzalan Road Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 6FE |
| Phone | 01903711120 |
| Reference Number | 135745 |
The Littlehampton Academy is performing at an expected standard overall, with leaders implementing significant improvements in curriculum and teaching. The school fosters an inclusive environment, particularly supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, which is reflected in rising numbers of successful university applicants. However, despite these strengths, some challenges remain, particularly in attendance rates and gaps in the learning of key stage 4 pupils, which continue to affect their overall progress and achievement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1369 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.96%
Girls: 47.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 147 | 118 | 265 |
| 8 | 158 | 150 | 308 |
| 9 | 134 | 129 | 263 |
| 10 | 131 | 110 | 241 |
| 11 | 129 | 108 | 237 |
| 12 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 13 | 8 | 18 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.7% |
| White, Other | 8.8% |
| African | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Post-16 Provision | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 03 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 01 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jul 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2018 | Full inspection |
| 13 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Mar 2016 | Full inspection |
| 25 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jul 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Dec 2013 | Full inspection |
| 21 Sep 2011 | Full inspection |
| 01 Dec 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Ambitious and broad curriculum aligned with national expectations.
- Effective leadership with clear understanding of strengths and areas for improvement.
- Inclusive culture that supports pupils with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Strong personal development and wellbeing programs.
- Effective careers education and support for post-16 students.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum design and staffing affecting key stage 4 pupils.
- High levels of persistent absenteeism, particularly among disadvantaged pupils.
- Some pupils have large gaps in their learning not fully addressed.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.53 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.31 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 85 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 55 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Highdown Drive, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6HL |
0.26 miles |
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River Beach Primary School
York Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6EW |
0.38 miles |
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White Meadows Primary Academy
Whitelea Road, Wick, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7JL |
0.52 miles |
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Lyminster Primary School
Wick Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7JZ |
0.54 miles |
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Summerlea Community Primary School
Windsor Drive, Rustington, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3SW |
0.95 miles |
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Rustington Community Primary School
North Lane, Rustington, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3PW |
0.96 miles |
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Georgian Gardens Community Primary School
Guildford Road, Rustington, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3JJ |
1.79 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Brookpit Lane, Clymping, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5QU |
1.85 miles |
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East Preston Junior School
Lashmar Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 1EZ |
2.35 miles |
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East Preston Infant School
Lashmar Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 1EZ |
2.39 miles |
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St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Arundel Road, Angmering, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 4JR |
2.43 miles |
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Arundel Road, Angmering, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 4LP |
2.65 miles |
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Arundel CofE Primary School
Jarvis Road, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9HT |
3.03 miles |
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School
London Road, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9BA |
3.07 miles |
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Yapton CE Primary School
North End Road, Yapton, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0DU |
3.45 miles |
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Ferring C of E Primary School
Sea Lane, Ferring, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5DU |
4.03 miles |
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Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School
The Street, Clapham, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3UU |
4.3 miles |
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Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School
The Street, Walberton, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0PH |
4.33 miles |
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Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham
Pennyfields, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 6BN |
4.5 miles |
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Barnham Primary School
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4.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cornfield School, Littlehampton
Cornfield Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6HY |
0.37 miles |
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The Angmering School
Station Road, Angmering, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 4HH |
2.3 miles |
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My Choice School Arundel
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2.9 miles |
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Goring Street, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5AF |
4.45 miles |
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St Philip Howard Catholic School
Elm Grove South, Barnham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 0EN |
4.95 miles |