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The Littlehampton Academy
Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6FE, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.6 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,369
Capacity
1,900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score that ranks it in the top 89% of schools nationally. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to university is moderate at 57%, with only 2% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 75% recommending the school based on limited feedback.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.2 | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
My child feels safe
75%
My child is happy
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School has high expectations
75%
My child makes good progress
67%
School keeps me informed
58%
School supports development
58%
Progress is communicated
50%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.7%
White Other8.8%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.81486, -0.53544 · BN17 6FE
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN135745
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.tla.woodard.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Littlehampton Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Littlehampton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2022.
Is The Littlehampton Academy a good school?
The Littlehampton Academy scores 15.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Littlehampton Academy?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Littlehampton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Littlehampton Academy in GCSEs?
The Littlehampton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.2. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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