The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
URN: 135744 • Sompting BN15 9QZ
Overview
- Name
- The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
- URN
- 135744
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 76.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kieran Scanlon (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01903767434
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting BN15 9QZ
Summary
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Sompting, West Sussex, serving students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,412 pupils and a capacity of 1,400, the academy is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every student is known and supported. The school's ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Aspire to Achieve," focuses on developing qualities such as ambition, resilience, and creativity, preparing students for future success.
The curriculum at SRWA is designed to engage students through innovative teaching methods and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Students have opportunities to participate in international trips, including skiing and Model UN events, which enhance their learning experiences and broaden their horizons. The academy prides itself on its supportive pastoral team, ensuring that students receive help with both academic and personal challenges.
SRWA serves the communities of Lancing, Sompting, and Shoreham, fostering a strong sense of community among students and families. The academy aims to instil a lifelong love of learning, equipping students with the skills and confidence needed for their future endeavours.
The curriculum at SRWA is designed to engage students through innovative teaching methods and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Students have opportunities to participate in international trips, including skiing and Model UN events, which enhance their learning experiences and broaden their horizons. The academy prides itself on its supportive pastoral team, ensuring that students receive help with both academic and personal challenges.
SRWA serves the communities of Lancing, Sompting, and Shoreham, fostering a strong sense of community among students and families. The academy aims to instil a lifelong love of learning, equipping students with the skills and confidence needed for their future endeavours.
Useful links
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- Ofsted (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Weald School, The (89.8)
- Downlands Community School (80.5)
- Bishop Luffa School, Chichester (76.4)
- St Paul's Catholic College (76.1)
- The St Philip Howard Catholic High School (75.4)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 1412
- Boys
- 806
- Girls
- 606
- FSM %
- 18.60
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1412 | 806 | 606 | 1400 | 18.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1376 | 776 | 600 | 1400 | 18.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1287 | 706 | 581 | 1400 | 18.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1287 | 706 | 581 | 1400 | 18.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1170 | 645 | 525 | 1400 | 18.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1084 | 598 | 486 | 1400 | 16.30 |
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