West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School

A good voluntary controlled school school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School.

Worthing, BN124HD Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
50.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 February 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Marlborough Road
Worthing, BN124HD
Phone
1903243099
Website
westpark.w-sussex.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
126016
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Marlborough Road, Worthing, BN12 4HD
Website
http://www.westpark.w-sussex.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
840 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chichester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
816
Free School Meals
11.0% (90 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.1 (3.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 105.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 104.0
2024 102.0 105.0

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Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
102
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
816 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"West Park Church of England Primary School provides opportunities to encourage and challenge all pupils to ‘shine’ through our inclusive curriculum, which is inspired by shared Christian beliefs, values and practices in our school family."

Church of England (CofE) school with a Christian ethos, as reflected in the school name and welcoming statements; emphasis on shared Christian beliefs, values and practices.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Key Stage 2 Choir Key Stage 1 Singers Musical Theatre Club Glee Club Samba Band Musical Instrument Making Club EYFS Music Making Club ICT Music Makers Club Individual Music Lessons iRock Music Next Step Coaching Outdoor Projects Flyer Sama Karate Table Tennis (Tuesday) Table Tennis (Thursday Morning) Bee Fit After School Club The Childcare Club Craftastic Hayley Wilson (Spring term 2025)

Sports

Football Racquet sports Gymnastics Dance

Facilities

The Willows SSC unit (SEN provision) West Park Beach-Handbook / Beach School Rainbow Hub (new Rainbow Hub space funded by CIL grant) On-site Childcare Club (wraparound care)

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is designed to be cross-curricular where possible and taught in cohesive blocks with flexibility for staff to tailor delivery. The curriculum outlines for each year group are produced for the half term and are accessible to parents. The school collaborates with the Sussex Maths Hub to strengthen Mathematics through high-quality CPD and a partnership with Maths specialists; White Rose units are linked to year group units. There are dedicated Curriculum pages for each subject (e.g., Art, Computing, DT, English, Maths, Music, RE, PSHE, Geography, History, MFL, Science) and access to a National Curriculum overview. West Park is a Beach School, using the local environment to develop independent and teamwork skills.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

On-site Childcare Club runs until 6:00pm. Sign up via SchoolsBuddy/Front Office. For enquiries, call 01903 243099 or email [email protected].

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes the Willows SSC (opened end of 2023) and related information such as Local Offer 2024-2025 and SEND Information Report 2024-2025, plus Disability Equality Scheme and Accessibility Plan (Nov 2024).

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are via the Pupil Admissions Office on behalf of the Local Authority. Children start full‑time at the beginning of the academic year in which they turn five; part‑time options available until that term. Out‑of‑area applicants should contact the Education Office for a place and induction details. Mid‑year admissions are handled by the Education Office. Special Support Facilities admissions are arranged through the Special Educational Needs Team.

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