White Meadows Primary Academy
Whitelea Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7JLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
White Meadows Primary Academy is a primary school in Littlehampton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 3rd of 9 primary schools in Littlehampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2014, report published 21 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2022
The school's ambitious mission of 'Laying the Foundations for Life' is evident across the school's thoughtful curriculum. Pupils learn to swim in the on-site pool as soon as they join the Nursery. They learn about the importance of looking after the environment as they grow food in the greenhouses of the school gardens. Pupils told the inspector that they felt lucky to have so many opportunities to create, play and learn. Pupils feel respected and safe because teachers make it very clear that being disrespectful is never acceptable. Staff help pupils resolve conflicts with their peers, so they know how to do this themselves in the future. Because of this, bullying is rare. Staff know their pupils very well. Helpful support is provided that encourages pupils to communicate their emotions. If a pupil has had a difficult day, reflection time with learning mentors helps them to consider how they can make the next day a positive one. In lessons, pupils learn the ambitious 'sticky knowledge' that leaders have carefully identified. Staff focus on making this knowledge extra 'sticky' by teaching memorable lessons. For example, how to make a balanced food group pizza in science.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that there are effective systems of assessment in place in the foundation subjects. Therefore, staff cannot easily identify pupils with gaps in their knowledge. Leaders must ensure that there are appropriate systems of assessment in place to help teachers to identify and provide additional support to pupils who are at risk of falling behind.
- While leaders write detailed plans of support for pupils with SEND, not all staff implement them with consistency. As a result, these pupils do not always get the appropriate support they need to keep up with their peers. Leaders must ensure that their plans for pupils are well understood by all staff so that all pupils receive the appropriate support that they need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
70 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
616 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near White Meadows Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lyminster Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| River Beach Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Summerlea Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amanda Dingwall
- Phone
- 01903731774
- Address
- Whitelea Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7JL
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 140794
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.