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River Beach Primary School
York Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6EW, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.4 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
677
Capacity
700
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also commendable, with 82% recommending the school. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 25 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child makes good progress
83%
My child feels safe
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
81%
School keeps me informed
77%
School supports development
71%
Behaviour is good
67%
School has high expectations
65%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.9%
White Other10.2%
Asian Indian3.0%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.81195, -0.54289 · BN17 6EW
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN140089
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is River Beach Primary School rated by Ofsted?
River Beach Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is River Beach Primary School a good school?
River Beach Primary School scores 37.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 River Beach Primary School?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, River Beach Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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