Located in Littlehampton, The Angmering School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Angmering School currently has around 1345 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 43 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.8%).

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.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 39% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Station Road, Littlehampton, BN16 4HH
Website: http://www.angmeringschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 01903772351
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: West Sussex
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Simon Liley
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 126081

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1451
Number of Pupils: 1345
Number of Boys: 723
Number of Girls: 622

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 31.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British86.80%1167
Other White3.70%50
White and Black African1.60%22
African1.40%19
White and Black Caribbean1.30%17
Other Mixed1.20%16
Other Asian1.00%14
White and Asian1.00%14
Bangladeshi0.40%5
Indian0.40%5
Unclassified0.40%5
Gypsy/Roma0.20%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.20%3
Irish0.10%2
Chinese0.10%2
Caribbean0.10%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.39)
Of the 232 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 224 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.39
Local authority average
0.06
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
10%
Local authority average
20%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
32%
Local authority average
30%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
40.0
Local authority average
36.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.2
Local authority average
2.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
East Preston Infant School
Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ
- not rated 1,110 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
East Preston Junior School
Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ
3out of 4 1,113 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
East Preston Junior School
Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ
- not rated 1,113 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4JR
- not rated 1,163 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4JR
3out of 4 1,163 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Angmering School
Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rosemead School
East Street , BN17 6AL
- not rated 1,975 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Firth House Preparatory School
Claigmar Road , Rustington BN16 2NL
- not rated 2,360 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.