The Littlehampton Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Littlehampton Academy.

Littlehampton, BN176FE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.69
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 48.2%
Continue in education or training
39.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Sustained employment
78.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 40.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
1 February 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Fitzalan Road
Littlehampton, BN176FE
Phone
1903711120
Website
tla.woodard.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135745
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton, BN17 6FE
Website
http://www.tla.woodard.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,387
Free School Meals
25.5% (354 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
46.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
40.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
40%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
67 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
86 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
173
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,387 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(21 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire Growth; Reap Success"

Respect Explore Aspire Persevere

The Littlehampton Academy is a Christian designated academy and we are proud to be part of the Woodard Academies Trust. We welcome people of all faiths and none, and uphold equality and diversity; The Halo Code is supported to protect the rights of black students.

Facilities

The Scott Centre Breakfast club

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Scott Centre is open before and after school and there is a breakfast club available to students.

SEND Provision

SEND Information Reports for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are explained in West Sussex guidance: EHCP priority for named pupils; priority for looked-after or previously looked-after children; PAN of 330; priorities include: (1) children in public care, (2) children with exceptional and compelling social/psychological/medical grounds, (3) siblings at the academy, (4) children living in the catchment area, (5) siblings living at the same address outside the catchment area, (6) children living outside the catchment area. Post-16 admissions to the Sixth Form are explained separately.

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