Homefield Primary School and SSC, based in Worthing, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Homefield Primary School and SSC currently has around 717 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 53 Chesswood Road, Worthing, BN11 2AA |
| Website: | www.homefield-primary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01903204141 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Diane South |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125961 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 720 |
| Number of Pupils: | 717 |
| Number of Boys: | 373 |
| Number of Girls: | 344 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 65.80% | 472 |
| Indian | 6.30% | 45 |
| Other White | 5.40% | 39 |
| Other Mixed | 5.40% | 39 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 26 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 23 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 22 |
| African | 2.00% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homefield Primary School and SSC 53 Chesswood Road , West Sussex BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | - not rated | 250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | - not rated | 832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst First and Middle School Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD | - not rated | 2,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strides Learning Support Centre 66 Livesay Crescent , Broadwater BN14 8AT | - not rated | 607 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cura Academy , 69 Mill Road BN11 5DX | - not rated | 664 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre 52 - 54 Windsor Road , Worthing BN11 2LY | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Theatre Studios 27 Langton Road , BN14 7BY | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| John Horniman School 2 Park Road , BN11 2AS | - not rated | 819 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.