St Mary's CofE Primary School
Brookpit Lane, Clymping, Littlehampton, BN17 5QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's CofE 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 1st of 9 primary schools in Littlehampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2014, report published 13 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
This vibrant and happy school nurtures pupils to grow into independent and resilient learners with a thirst for education. Pupils immerse themselves in exciting learning experiences, such as trips to the local beach or building dens in forest schools. Here pupils practise important skills, such as teamwork, while extending their knowledge about animals in their habitats. Pupils explore a curriculum designed to prepare them well for the next stages of learning. Pupils speak proudly of how everyone is welcome in their school. The school values of 'service, courage and respect' are evident in the kind way that pupils treat each other. 'Class Captains' speak confidently in weekly assemblies to share inspiring quotes and prayers that remind pupils to uphold these important values. Pupils know staff have high expectations of behaviour. Clear routines, such as 'legendary lining-up' and 'wonderful walking', make the school a serene place to learn well. Pupils flourish in this school because staff know each individual extremely well. Staff take great care to provide precise support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This helps pupils with SEND to become happy and confident learners.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always check how well pupils understand concepts before moving lessons on to new topics. This means gaps in pupils' knowledge are not always addressed and pupils do not learn as much as they could. The school must ensure that staff have the training they need to identify and address any gaps in learning so all pupils can achieve well across the full curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
105 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near St Mary's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Meadows Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| River Beach Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lyminster Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Yapton CE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% 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
- Mr Justin Murray
- Phone
- 01903714325
- Address
- Brookpit Lane, Clymping, Littlehampton, BN17 5QU
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 126024
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.