Rustington Community Primary School
North Lane, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3PWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rustington Community Primary School is a primary school in Littlehampton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 7th of 9 primary schools in Littlehampton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 9 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 11 February 2025
Pupils are welcoming, friendly and proud of their thriving school. Expectations and ambitions are high for all. Behaviour is positive from early years to Year 6. Children in Reception learn to understand and manage their feelings. If any pupils struggle with their emotions, the school provides exceptional pastoral support. Pupils become 'nurture ninjas' to help others to feel happy. Warm and supportive relationships underpin the inclusive ethos of this joyful community. Pupils feel unique, special and valued here. Pupils achieve well. By the end of each year, pupils are well prepared for their next steps. The school celebrates pupils' wider talents through creative and musical experiences. Pupils are always proud to represent the school in an impressive range of sports events. Older pupils thrive with leadership roles and set a great example for their younger peers. Pupils learn to become active citizens through opportunities, including pupil parliament. The school's work to keep pupils safe is excellent. Pupils develop strong awareness of online safety, which the school prioritises in the computing curriculum. Situated near to the sea, the school also provides crucial guidance about water safety. Trips enrich learning further. A particular highlight was a farm trip which brought history to life.
What the school should improve
- Lesson activities are not always adapted effectively to meet the needs of all pupils across the curriculum. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could. The school should ensure that learning is adapted effectively to help pupils to achieve highly across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
84 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
554 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Rustington Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlea Community Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| River Beach Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Lyminster Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Marie Smailes
- Phone
- 01903785271
- Address
- North Lane, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3PW
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 139478
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.