St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
School Hill, Findon, Worthing, BN14 0TROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is a primary school in Worthing for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 16th of 20 primary schools in Worthing. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 12 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this friendly school. They understand the school's values of wisdom, hope, community and respect. Pupils benefit from positive and caring relationships with staff. They feel safe and appreciate the school's ethos of shared respect. Open and honest communication between pupils and staff builds strong, caring relationships. If pupils have worries or concerns, they are assured that staff will help them. Pupils typically behave well and are kind to each other. They demonstrate the inclusive spirit of the school and show a high standard of manners and politeness. The school has high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. The ambition for children in Reception is exceedingly strong. Pupils love learning and relish the opportunities to demonstrate their understanding. As a result, pupils usually achieve well. Pupils love their school. There is an enthusiasm for the learning which is evident throughout the school day. They relish opportunities for pupil leadership. From Reception onwards, the pupils aspire to positions of responsibility, such as looking after the school chickens. Pupils recognise how the broad range of trips and experiences link to what they learn. This includes trips to Butser Hill's neolithic settlement and Bignor Roman Villa.
What the school should improve
- In a couple of subjects, the curriculum requires further refinement. This means that pupils do not consistently build on their prior learning. The school should ensure that they continue their work to identify and sequence the precise knowledge and skills they intend pupils to learn and remember across all subjects.
- The support for a few pupils with SEND is variable from Year 1 onwards. As a result, these pupils do not always learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff consistently and effectively adapt their teaching so that these pupils are supported to learn well across the curriculum
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
114 pupils on roll, with places for 148
Schools near St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale School, Worthing | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Durrington Infant School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Durrington Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 11% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Sharrock
- Phone
- 01903873072
- Address
- School Hill, Findon, Worthing, BN14 0TR
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 126027
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.