Is The Littlehampton Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 37th of 40 secondary schools in West Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Littlehampton Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Littlehampton Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 36.3 (England: 46.2). 32.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Littlehampton Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Littlehampton Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Littlehampton Academy

Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton, BN17 6FE

Local ranking37th of 40 secondary schools in West Sussex

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1900

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 3 February 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 36.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 32.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 53.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 241

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 64.0%
Higher education: 19.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 31.0%
Not sustained: 26.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

33.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

34.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 11.8% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 35.9
16-18 Cohort: 56

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1369
Boys: 689 (52%)
Girls: 635 (48%)
Capacity: 1900 (70% full)
SEND: 19.9%
FSM Eligible: 25.7%
EAL: 11.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 16.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 71.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,960/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 12.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 35.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Christian
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.0%
White Other: 8.8%
Black African: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%

83.0%

White British

8.8%

White Other

1.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01903711120

jbaker@tla.woodard.co.uk

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Fitzalan Road

Littlehampton, South East

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Administrative

URN: 135745
UKPRN: 10027238
Establishment No.: 6912
Trust: WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST

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