SchoolScoresWest Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Marlborough Road, Worthing, BN12 4HD
01903 243099 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 February 2016.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 March 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
154 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Worthing comparisons use the 13 of its 24 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 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 | Worthing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 13th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 12th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 56 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 122 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 86% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 31 parents of children with SEND 26th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 33% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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. Worthing figures pool parents at the Worthing 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
119 pupils in this year group.
65% — 5 points above the West Sussex average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 85 |
| Of those, offered a place | 85 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 212 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 22 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Physical disability. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 36% 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 Joint 14th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 23 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 77% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.8% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchards Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion)
- Orchards Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawthorns Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Laurels Primary School, Worthing 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ferring CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas A Becket Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- Thomas A Becket Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School's Ofsted rating?
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 February 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School?
86% of the 154 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 85 families put West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School as their first choice for 90 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 85 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 126016.
- 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.