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The Angmering School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Simon Liley

location_onLittlehampton, BN16 4HH

language Visit Website phone 1903772351

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,345

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#32 in West Sussex

#2,404 of 3,216 nationally

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The Angmering School is a Community school secondary school in Littlehampton, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Angmering School is a community school in Littlehampton, West Sussex, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,345 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41, placing the school #32 in West Sussex and #2,404 of 3,216 nationally. 35.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 38.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

35.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.4%

Entering EBacc34.60%

EBacc APS3.44

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21.80%

EBacc APS3.23

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.21

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.54

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.83

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS3.61

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.3%

Achieving A*–A22.4%

Achieving A*–B38.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.1%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.38

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate87.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate88.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 October 2022

Inspection Report

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19 October 2021

Inspection Report

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23 February 2021

Inspection Report

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04 June 2019

Inspection Report

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27 September 2017

Inspection Report

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15 February 2017

Inspection Report

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19 May 2015

Inspection Report

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23 January 2013

Inspection Report

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11 October 2011

Inspection Report

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27 January 2010

Inspection Report

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22 January 2008

Inspection Report

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16 May 2007

Inspection Report

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29 January 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2022-10-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-06-04

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-09-27

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-02-15

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-01-23

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.6%(49 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,345 pupils. During this period, there were 86 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,345	86	6.4%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,351	89	6.6%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,375	99	7.2%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,377	113	8.2%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,378	72	5.2%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,342	60	4.5%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,345	88	6.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,354	47	3.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,299	54	4.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,315	59	4.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,322	71	5.4%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,315	47	3.6%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,320	18	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,315	74	5.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,292	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,292	28	2.2%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,301	62	4.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,358	54	4.0%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,371	50	3.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,371	56	4.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,391	61	4.4%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,398	72	5.2%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,411	99	7.0%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,394	92	6.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,405	97	6.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,415	63	4.5%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 68 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 32 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 30 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Physical Disability 18 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 16 pupils

Visual Impairment 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 8 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree43%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree18%

agree39%

disagree24%

strongly disagree11%

don't know7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree24%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes31%

no69%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree45%

agree25%

disagree11%

strongly disagree14%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree31%

agree43%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree47%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree35%

agree35%

disagree22%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree51%

disagree1%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree44%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree36%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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