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Sompting Abbotts School

West Sussex·Not applicable·South East·Other independent school·BN15 0AZ
URN: 126121

Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.

What the data says

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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed

Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.

Pupil progress
Limited progress data

No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.

Getting a place
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

Watch-outs

  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.

What to do next

Admissions and catchment

Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in West Sussex for local comparison.

West Sussex hub
Downlands Community School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 57.3Progress 8 +0.53
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Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 55.5Progress 8 +0.53
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 55.1Progress 8 +0.89
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Shoreham Academy
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 54.8Progress 8 +0.56
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Tanbridge House School
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School information

URN126121
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
PhaseNot applicable
TypeOther independent school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range2-13
HeadteacherHeadteacher Christopher Gunn
Trust—
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterChurch of England
PostcodeBN15 0AZ
Latest pupils106
FSM eligible—

Contact and identifiers

Church Lane, Sompting, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0AZ

www.somptingabbotts.comView local authority page1903235960
DfE number6125
UKPRN10018588
Opened20 Nov 1957
GIAS updated25 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated25 Feb 2026
Latest KS4 year—
Latest KS2 year—
Ofsted published—