Vale School, Worthing
URN: 125865 • Worthing BN14 0DB
Overview
- Name
- Vale School, Worthing
- URN
- 125865
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Tow (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01903872322
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vale Avenue, Worthing BN14 0DB
Summary
Vale School, located in Worthing, West Sussex, is a community primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 589 pupils, with a capacity of 654. The school is committed to providing a rich and engaging curriculum that aims to foster successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. The ethos of Vale School emphasizes the importance of instilling a love of learning in every child, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in local, national, and global contexts.
The school day begins at 8:30 am, with staggered registration times for different year groups. Early Years and Key Stage 1 students finish at 3:00 pm, while Key Stage 2 students are dismissed at 3:05 pm. Vale School prioritises attendance, highlighting its crucial link to academic achievement and overall well-being. Parents are encouraged to support regular attendance and punctuality to ensure their child's educational success.
Vale School actively promotes a supportive community environment, where parents and staff work collaboratively to enhance the educational experience. The school encourages open communication and involvement, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported throughout their learning journey.
The school day begins at 8:30 am, with staggered registration times for different year groups. Early Years and Key Stage 1 students finish at 3:00 pm, while Key Stage 2 students are dismissed at 3:05 pm. Vale School prioritises attendance, highlighting its crucial link to academic achievement and overall well-being. Parents are encouraged to support regular attendance and punctuality to ensure their child's educational success.
Vale School actively promotes a supportive community environment, where parents and staff work collaboratively to enhance the educational experience. The school encourages open communication and involvement, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported throughout their learning journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School (67.9)
- Thomas A Becket Infant School (64.5)
- Downsbrook Primary School (63.5)
- Thomas A Becket Junior School (62.8)
- Bramber Primary School (61.9)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 654
- Pupils
- 589
- Boys
- 290
- Girls
- 299
- FSM %
- 7.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 589 | 290 | 299 | 654 | 7.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 596 | 282 | 314 | 654 | 7.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 608 | 291 | 317 | 654 | 7.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 608 | 291 | 317 | 654 | 7.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 633 | 301 | 332 | 654 | 7.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 635 | 295 | 340 | 654 | 5.20 |
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