East Preston Junior School
Lashmar Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1EZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
East Preston Junior School is a primary school in Littlehampton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 8th of 9 primary schools in Littlehampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2019, report published 9 December 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
Pupils feel happy and safe at this welcoming and inclusive school. Pupils speak highly of the school. They say, 'It's fun, we work hard, everyone is encouraged to be themselves and there are lots of friends to play with.' Pupils are confident that staff will listen to them if they ever have any worries or concerns. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils achieve well in the key stage 2 tests. Pupils behave well. They live up to the 'East Preston Expectations', which are built around the aims of enjoyment and excellence. The structured personal development programme provides pupils with many opportunities to develop their leadership skills. Older pupils, for instance, take on roles such as playtime leaders and help to run activities for younger pupils during breaktimes. Pupils take part in several residential experiences. Parents say that these give pupils a 'wonderful taste of independence in a safe and secure environment'. A wide range of extra-curricular activities is offered, including in music and the arts. The school choir, for example, performs at local and national venues, including the East Preston Festival and the O2 Arena.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school is still developing its approach to checking on pupils' learning and addressing misconceptions. This means that, in these subjects, pupils do not develop their knowledge and understanding as well as they could. The school should ensure that assessment strategies are equally effective across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
87 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
351 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near East Preston Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Preston Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| Rustington Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Summerlea Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Tidd
- Phone
- 01903785672
- Address
- Lashmar Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1EZ
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 144244
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.