The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Winterbourne Way, BN13 3QH |
| School Website | www.laurelsprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1903830901 |
| URN | 143386 |
School Census
| Total | 184 |
| Girls/Boys | 100/84 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 54.3%/45.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 54 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 19.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/10/2022 | Good |
| 06/02/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.5 |
| Maths Progress | 2.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | 0.5 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -3.9 |
| Writing Progress | -5.2 |
| Maths Progress | -5.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 104 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 104 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 108 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.57% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 31% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 32% |
| no | 68% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Derwent Drive, , BN12 6LA