Whytemead Primary School
URN: 148719 • Worthing BN14 8LH
Overview
- Name
- Whytemead Primary School
- URN
- 148719
- 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
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Waddington (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01903202639
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dominion Road, Worthing BN14 8LH
Summary
Whytemead Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Worthing, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 227 pupils and a capacity for 255. The school is known for its positive environment, as highlighted in the 2024 Ofsted report, which praised its outstanding behaviour and attitudes. The school aims to foster a happy and supportive atmosphere for all students.
The curriculum at Whytemead Primary School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers various activities and sessions, including guided tours and Stay and Play sessions, to help prospective students and their families acclimatise to primary school life. These initiatives allow children to engage with the school environment and explore available resources.
With 20.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Whytemead Primary School is committed to supporting all students and their families. The school actively encourages community involvement and provides opportunities for parents to engage with staff and learn more about the educational journey their children will undertake. For more information, visit their website at http://www.whytemead.w-sussex.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Whytemead Primary School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers various activities and sessions, including guided tours and Stay and Play sessions, to help prospective students and their families acclimatise to primary school life. These initiatives allow children to engage with the school environment and explore available resources.
With 20.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Whytemead Primary School is committed to supporting all students and their families. The school actively encourages community involvement and provides opportunities for parents to engage with staff and learn more about the educational journey their children will undertake. For more information, visit their website at http://www.whytemead.w-sussex.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Skip to main content (other)
- Home Page (other)
- Term Dates 2025 - 2026 (other)
- Our School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School (67.9)
- Thomas A Becket Infant School (64.5)
- Vale School, Worthing (64.2)
- Downsbrook Primary School (63.5)
- Thomas A Becket Junior School (62.8)
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
- 255
- Pupils
- 227
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 129
- FSM %
- 20.70
- Open date
- 2021-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 227 | 98 | 129 | 255 | 20.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 222 | 95 | 127 | 255 | 21.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 264 | 116 | 148 | 315 | 20.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 264 | 116 | 148 | 315 | 20.50 |
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