SchoolScoresEast Preston Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Lashmar Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1EZ
01903 785672 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 November 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 30 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Littlehampton comparisons use the 6 of its 12 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Littlehampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Littlehampton. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Littlehampton. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Littlehampton. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Littlehampton. Higher than 92% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 64 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Littlehampton. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 21 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Littlehampton. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 68% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Littlehampton. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Littlehampton figures pool parents at the Littlehampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
87 pupils in this year group.
53% — 7 points below the West Sussex average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 12 state primary schools in Littlehampton. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 12 state primary schools in Littlehampton. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 12 state primary schools in Littlehampton. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 12 state primary schools in Littlehampton. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 12 state primary schools in Littlehampton. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 12 state primary schools in Littlehampton. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Littlehampton. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Littlehampton. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 12 state primary schools in Littlehampton. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 12 state primary schools in Littlehampton. Higher than 87% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.4 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 12 state primary schools in Littlehampton. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- East Preston Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Georgian Gardens Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rustington Community Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerlea Community Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion)
- St Margaret's CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ferring CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- River Beach Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is East Preston Junior School's Ofsted rating?
East Preston Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 30 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did East Preston Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend East Preston Junior School?
95% of the 78 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend East Preston Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144244.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.