North Lancing Primary School
Mill Road, Adur, Lancing, BN15 0PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
North Lancing Primary School is a primary school in Lancing for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 150th of 189 primary schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 9 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
North Lancing Primary School is a warm and welcoming place. Pupils feel safe and happy. They are well cared for by nurturing staff. High expectations are set for what pupils will learn. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well. In the 'nurture' rooms, pupils benefit from close support and targeted interventions. The curriculum is broad, enriched with visits and other interesting experiences. Pupils are keen to learn and achieve well. Pupils typically behave very well across the school. They know and follow the school rules of 'be ready, be respectful, be safe'. The school make sure that rare incidents of bullying are dealt with quickly and effectively. School values permeate daily life. Pupils strive to be independent and resilient, working hard in lessons. They pride in being rewarded, considering the 'hot chocolate superstars' to be the ultimate accolade. They delight in having a hot drink when they have gone above and beyond the school's expectations. Pupils eagerly take on leadership roles in school. The many 'monitor' positions provide opportunities to develop maturity and responsibility. These include looking after the impressive school library or supporting assemblies. House captains value the chance to support school events and productions.
What the school should improve
- A small number of younger pupils have not yet learned to read as well as they should. This means that they find it difficult to read with fluency and learn across the school's curriculum. The school should continue to develop staff's expertise in order to deliver the phonics scheme consistently and effectively.
- In some subjects, staff do not always check how well pupils are learning key knowledge as well as they could. This means that they do not always adapt the curriculum sufficiently in response. The school needs to continue their work to embed new assessment processes to help pupils learn consistently well across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
407 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near North Lancing Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Seaside Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Sompting Village Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Bramber Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Swiss Gardens Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% 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
- Mrs Emma Brown
- Phone
- 01903752301
- Address
- Mill Road, Adur, Lancing, BN15 0PT
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 125841
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.