Rustington Community Primary School
URN: 139478 • Littlehampton BN16 3PW
Overview
- Name
- Rustington Community Primary School
- URN
- 139478
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Marie Smailes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01903785271
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- North Lane, Littlehampton BN16 3PW
Summary
Rustington Community Primary School, located in Littlehampton, West Sussex, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 579 pupils, serving a capacity of 630. The school is dedicated to providing a secure and stimulating environment where children can thrive academically, creatively, and emotionally. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of emotional health and wellbeing, recognizing its link to overall mental health.
The curriculum at Rustington Community Primary is designed to challenge students while fostering a love for learning. Feedback from parents highlights the positive relationships their children have with teachers and staff, contributing to a supportive atmosphere where pupils feel confident and valued. The school actively promotes collaboration among students, encouraging them to work together and take pride in their achievements.
Rustington Community Primary also prioritizes community involvement, offering various support programs for families, including parenting courses. The school aims to equip pupils with the skills and self-esteem necessary to face future challenges, ensuring they are well-prepared for life beyond primary education.
The curriculum at Rustington Community Primary is designed to challenge students while fostering a love for learning. Feedback from parents highlights the positive relationships their children have with teachers and staff, contributing to a supportive atmosphere where pupils feel confident and valued. The school actively promotes collaboration among students, encouraging them to work together and take pride in their achievements.
Rustington Community Primary also prioritizes community involvement, offering various support programs for families, including parenting courses. The school aims to equip pupils with the skills and self-esteem necessary to face future challenges, ensuring they are well-prepared for life beyond primary education.
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Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 579
- Boys
- 303
- Girls
- 276
- FSM %
- 7.90
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 579 | 303 | 276 | 630 | 7.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 601 | 315 | 286 | 630 | 9.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 615 | 315 | 300 | 630 | 10.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 615 | 315 | 300 | 630 | 10.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 583 | 303 | 280 | 450 | 9.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 566 | 294 | 272 | 450 | 6.00 |
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