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Rustington Community Primary School
North Lane, Rustington, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3PW, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.2 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
579
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 56% of pupils achieve expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates a solid educational foundation. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 4%, parent satisfaction is fairly positive, with 78% recommending the school. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, although there is room for improvement in achieving higher academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (109 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
88%
Progress is communicated
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School keeps me informed
84%
Behaviour is good
81%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School has high expectations
77%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
White Other3.8%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black African1.0%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.81607, -0.51364 · BN16 3PW
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN139478
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rustington.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Rustington Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rustington Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Rustington Community Primary School a good school?
Rustington Community Primary School scores 35.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Rustington Community Primary School?
Based on 109 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rustington Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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