The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Winterbourne Way, West Durrington, Worthing, BN13 3QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is a primary school in Worthing for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 17th of 20 primary schools in Worthing. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 October 2022, report published 4 December 2022
- 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 19 October 2022
Many pupils say that they 'love The Laurels'. They feel happy and safe at this nurturing and caring school. Pupils know and uphold the school's values of being responsible, reflective and resilient. Leaders have created a broad and interesting curriculum based on these values. Pupils have many opportunities to broaden and develop their interests, such as through the 'activity passport'. This enables pupils to try out a wide variety of activities, ranging from outdoor cooking to making ceramic faces. Leaders have high expectations of pupils regarding what they can achieve and how they should behave. There is a purposeful buzz of learning around school. Pupils are proud of the work they produce. They attend regularly. The school deals well with any rare incidents of bullying. Pupils appreciate the way that the school gives them a good understanding of the natural environment. This is developed from early years, where many of the resources are made of wood and recycled objects. Older pupils enjoy being on the eco council. They take responsibility for ensuring that others recycle carefully and reduce energy waste. Pupils develop a good understanding of the local wildlife. They spoke excitedly about the different varieties of newts that live in the school pond.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils with SEND are not always successful in their learning. This is because ambitions for them are not always high enough. Leaders need to provide training and support to all staff so that staff can help these pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes.
- What is taught next in a sequence of learning is not always based on what pupils already know in some foundation subjects. The impact is that gaps in learning are not always addressed. Leaders should continue to develop assessment so that teachers can easily check pupils' understanding and so help them to know more and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
193 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorns Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 67% met the expected standard |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Orchards Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Orchards Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Durrington Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DURRINGTON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Charlotte Bull
- Phone
- 01903830901
- Address
- Winterbourne Way, West Durrington, Worthing, BN13 3QH
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 143386
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.