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The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Goodgraded 19/10/2022Ages 4–11189 pupilsDoes not apply
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Worthing, within the West Sussex local authority. The school has around 189 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/10/2022, The Laurels Primary School, Worthing was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Worthing can view The Laurels Primary School, Worthing's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/10/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence15.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals27.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language20.7%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)4%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 Worthing
All schools in Worthing →Hawthorns Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.2 miOrchards Junior SchoolGood · 0.7 miPalatine Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miOrchards Infant SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 miEnglish Martyrs Catholic Primary School, WorthingGood · 0.7 miSt Oscar Romero Catholic School1.0 mi
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