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The Littlehampton Academy

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

personMrs Sarah Pringle

corporate_fareWOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onLittlehampton, BN17 6FE

language Visit Website phone 1903711120

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,402

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Attainment 8

37.2

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GCSE Rank

#37 in West Sussex

#2,865 of 3,216 nationally

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The Littlehampton Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Littlehampton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Littlehampton Academy is an academy sponsor led in Littlehampton, West Sussex, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,369 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.2, placing the school #37 in West Sussex and #2,865 of 3,216 nationally. 31.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 50.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.51 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

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 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 18.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.2

Grade 5+ E&M

31.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.4%

Entering EBacc13.60%

EBacc APS3.01

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29.40%

EBacc APS3.12

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.85

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS2.78

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS3.23

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS3.27

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.43

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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

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

+0.51

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.5%

Achieving A*–A11.9%

Achieving A*–B50.7%

VA Banding Well above average

Retention rate92.9%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate87.20%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate77.30%

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate93.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 February 2022

Inspection Report

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18 March 2021

Inspection Report

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16 July 2019

Inspection Report

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24 April 2018

Inspection Report

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13 November 2017

Inspection Report

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02 March 2016

Inspection Report

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25 November 2015

Inspection Report

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08 July 2015

Inspection Report

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20 January 2015

Inspection Report

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08 October 2014

Inspection Report

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15 May 2014

Inspection Report

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12 December 2013

Inspection Report

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21 September 2011

Inspection Report

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01 December 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

7 Evaluations

2022-02-01

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-07-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-04-24

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-11-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-03-02

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-11-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-12-12

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

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

17.8%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.6%(104 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,369 pupils. During this period, there were 244 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 17.8%, which is above 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)	1,369	244	17.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,377	257	18.7%	7.8%	5
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,367	241	17.6%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,387	340	24.5%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,404	254	18.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,373	189	13.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,402	150	10.7%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,408	127	9.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,385	171	12.3%	4.7%	4
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,395	188	13.5%	4.9%	4
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,398	169	12.1%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,332	130	9.8%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,337	55	4.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,334	119	8.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,328	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,328	73	5.5%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,333	113	8.5%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,359	54	4.0%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,366	41	3.0%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,383	82	5.9%	3.8%	8
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,379	98	7.1%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,398	72	5.2%	3.0%	4
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,403	80	5.7%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,390	60	4.3%	3.0%	4
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,402	63	4.5%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,404	72	5.1%	3.1%	3

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.

Speech, Language & Communication 68 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 57 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 51 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 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.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

63.0%Positive

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

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree58%

disagree22%

strongly disagree11%

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

strongly agree14%

agree42%

disagree19%

strongly disagree8%

don't know17%

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

strongly agree11%

agree19%

disagree28%

strongly disagree14%

don't know8%

not applicable19%

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.

strongly agree17%

agree58%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know14%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree19%

agree50%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree11%

agree50%

disagree25%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree17%

agree78%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree11%

agree75%

disagree11%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree8%

agree53%

disagree14%

strongly disagree6%

don't know19%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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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

Faith Priority (Christian)

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.

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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