What is River Beach Primary School's Ofsted rating?

River Beach Primary School does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is River Beach Primary School a primary or secondary school?

River Beach Primary School is a primary school in Littlehampton, for ages 3–11.

Where is River Beach Primary School?

River Beach Primary School is in Littlehampton, BN17 6EW (West Sussex local authority).

How many pupils attend River Beach Primary School?

River Beach Primary School has around 677 pupils on roll.

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River Beach Primary School

Ages 3–11677 pupilsDoes not apply

Littlehampton, BN17 6EW

West Sussex

River Beach Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Littlehampton, within the West Sussex local authority. The school has around 677 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Littlehampton can view River Beach Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Littlehampton (BN17 6EW), River Beach Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance93.3%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence19.0%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher22.9England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals26.3%England avg 24.0%

English not first language19.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-12%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Littlehampton

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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, LittlehamptonGood · 0.4 mi White Meadows Primary AcademyGood · 0.4 mi The Littlehampton AcademyGood · 0.4 mi Lyminster Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi Cornfield School, LittlehamptonGood · 0.7 mi Summerlea Community Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.3 mi

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