Sompting Abbotts School
URN: 126121 • Lancing BN15 0AZ
Overview
- Name
- Sompting Abbotts School
- URN
- 126121
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Gunn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01903235960
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Lane, Lancing BN15 0AZ
Summary
Sompting Abbotts School is an independent preparatory school located in Lancing, West Sussex, catering to children aged 2 to 13. Set within 30 acres of grounds in the South Downs National Park, the school emphasizes a balance of academic excellence and character development. With a current enrolment of 106 pupils and a capacity of 160, the school maintains small class sizes, averaging 15 students, to ensure personalized attention and support for each child.
The curriculum at Sompting Abbotts is enriched with a variety of sports, arts, and experiential learning opportunities, including a focus on the Forest School ethos. The school also integrates technology to enhance creativity and digital skills among students. Additionally, the school offers before- and after-school care for younger children, fostering a supportive community environment.
Under the leadership of Headmaster Chris Gunn, who joined in September 2023, Sompting Abbotts has achieved notable scholarship success, with 95% of children entering for scholarships in the last decade achieving their goals. The school has been recognized for its strong commitment to personal development, creating confident and well-rounded individuals prepared for their next educational steps.
The curriculum at Sompting Abbotts is enriched with a variety of sports, arts, and experiential learning opportunities, including a focus on the Forest School ethos. The school also integrates technology to enhance creativity and digital skills among students. Additionally, the school offers before- and after-school care for younger children, fostering a supportive community environment.
Under the leadership of Headmaster Chris Gunn, who joined in September 2023, Sompting Abbotts has achieved notable scholarship success, with 95% of children entering for scholarships in the last decade achieving their goals. The school has been recognized for its strong commitment to personal development, creating confident and well-rounded individuals prepared for their next educational steps.
Useful links
- www.connectedcopy.co.uk (other)
- Independent Association of Preparatory Schools. (other)
- – PARENT, MUMSNET (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Springboard Education (52.4)
- Ardmore Montessori School (45.2)
- Ardmore School (45.2)
- Springboard Education Senior (45.2)
- Lancing College (43.3)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 160
- Pupils
- 106
- Boys
- 58
- Girls
- 48
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-11-20
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 106 | 58 | 48 | 160 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 115 | 56 | 59 | 160 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 113 | 63 | 50 | 160 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 113 | 63 | 50 | 160 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 120 | 67 | 53 | 160 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 107 | 64 | 43 | 160 |
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