- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
39 first choices, 42 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 554
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
Schools in BN16
A postcode district in West Sussex
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: BN16 is a postcode district in West Sussex with 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries217 primary · 1 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All BN16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BN16
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BN16
7 in BN16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
84 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 408
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
19 first choices, 21 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 160
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Top Secondary Schools in BN16
1 in BN16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
212 first choices, 258 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 1,360
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Nurseries in BN16
13 in BN16, highest Ofsted grade first
Angmering Day Nursery
Littlehampton, BN16 4HY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Applepips Day Nursery
Littlehampton, BN16 3LN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House)
Littlehampton, BN16 3EY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BN16
1 in BN16, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
212 first choices, 258 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 1,360
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BN16, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good11
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BN16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BN16 has 21 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BN16
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BN16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BN16?
BN16 has 21 schools, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 13 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BN16?
The highest-ranked schools in BN16 on Eduscope are Rustington Community Primary School, St Margaret's CofE Primary School, St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in BN16?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in BN16 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.