West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School is a primary school in Worthing, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School currently has around 802 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 12.8% 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 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 18 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82%).
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: | Marlborough Road, Worthing, BN12 4HD |
| Website: | http://www.westpark.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01903243099 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Caitriona Bull |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 126016 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/02/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 840 |
| Number of Pupils: | 802 |
| Number of Boys: | 406 |
| Number of Girls: | 396 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.00% | 658 |
| Other White | 4.60% | 37 |
| White and Asian | 3.10% | 25 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 6 |
| African | 0.50% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Mulberry Lane , Goring-by-Sea BN12 4RN | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | - not rated | 954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands Independent Special School 37 Parklands Avenue , BN12 4NG | - not rated | 526 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 56 Rowlands Road , BN11 3JT | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Our Lady of Sion School , Gratwicke Road BN11 4BL | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.