Homefield Primary School and SSC
53 Chesswood Road, West Sussex, Worthing, BN11 2AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Homefield Primary School and SSC is a primary school in Worthing for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 14th of 20 primary schools in Worthing. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2017, report published 15 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
Pupils thrive at this inclusive and nurturing school. They value the different cultures and backgrounds that make up their community. Pupils are proud to be part of such a happy and caring school, which they describe as the 'Chesswood family'. The motto of 'dream, aspire and achieve' is the golden thread weaving through all aspects of school life. The school is determined that all pupils will become confident, life-long learners. The well-planned curriculum is enriched by exciting opportunities that bring different subjects to life, such as building electric go carts from scratch with a local architect. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. They value their learning and work hard in lessons. Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful and kind. Staff know every pupil well. Teachers have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils know that any low-level disruption will be dealt with quickly by their teacher. Bullying is not tolerated and happens rarely. This makes pupils feel safe. Parents speak highly of the school. They appreciate the exceptional care, kindness and support their children receive. One parent described moving to Worthing, and her child joining Chesswood, as like 'winning the postcode lottery'.
What the school should improve
- There are some inconsistencies in how effectively phonics is used to support pupils who are in the early stages of learning to read. Consequently, these pupils are not catching up as quickly as they could. The school should ensure that phonics teaching is of consistently high quality throughout the school, so that weaker readers are supported to catch up rapidly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
144 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
642 pupils on roll, with places for 720
Schools near Homefield Primary School and SSC
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Whytemead Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Downsbrook Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Diane South
- Phone
- 01903204141
- Address
- 53 Chesswood Road, West Sussex, Worthing, BN11 2AA
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 125961
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.