Sompting Village Primary School
White Styles Road, Sompting, Lancing, BN15 0BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sompting Village 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 144th of 189 primary schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 24 January 2023
- 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 22 November 2022
Pupils experience a caring and warm environment where inclusivity is valued. This common feeling was summarised by one pupil, who shared this comment, 'Everyone is different and that's what makes us special.' There is a sharp focus on knowing each pupil well. There are shared high expectations for what children can achieve. Leaders have successfully created a culture in which learning is prioritised. They have identified that many pupils lack confidence. Staff provide effective support to build pupils' self-esteem. The school works hard to raise aspirations for pupils. They bring the outside world into school so that pupils have a breadth of experiences. This includes singing with an orchestra and attending competitions. Expectations for behaviour are high. Pupils rise to these and are proud to do so. They treat each other with consideration and respect. The ethos in classrooms and corridors is calm and orderly. The school does not tolerate unkind behaviour or bullying. Trusted adults promptly deal with any instances of unpleasantness. Playtimes are social occasions. Pupils enjoy playing on the vast trim trail, climbing the monkey bars or taking a quiet moment with their friends. In the dining hall, pupils talk enthusiastically about their lunch choices and debate their favourite foods. They are keen to share their ideas and appreciate the views of others.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, work to refine the curriculum is not yet complete. This means that pupils do not achieve as well as they could across all areas of the curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum in all subjects is well structured and coherent.
- In some lessons adults do not check and make sure that pupils have retained important ideas and concepts. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders need to continue to provide further training around the use of assessment.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
84 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
362 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Sompting Village Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramber Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| The Globe Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Downsbrook Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| Whytemead Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| North Lancing Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% 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 Sarah Erratt-Rose
- Phone
- 01903204627
- Address
- White Styles Road, Sompting, Lancing, BN15 0BU
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 134896
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.