The Littlehampton Academy
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Attainment 8 of 37.2 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 37.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 47%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.69
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.88, -0.51]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 236 | 37.2 | — | 46.6% | 13.6% | 3.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 228 | 37.3 | -0.69 | 45.2% | 29.4% | 3.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 239 | 33.8 | -0.85 | 35.0% | 17.0% | 2.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 258 | 38.3 | -0.68 | 46.0% | 26.0% | 3.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in West Sussex for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135745 |
| Local authority | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Sarah Pringle |
| Trust | WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | BN17 6FE |
| Latest pupils | 236 |
| FSM eligible | 25.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6FE
http://www.tla.woodard.co.uk/View local authority page1903711120| DfE number | 6912 |
| UKPRN | 10027238 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2009 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 22 Mar 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |