- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
15 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 105
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Schools in BN17
A postcode district in West Sussex
- Postcode district
- 15 schools and nurseries
In short: BN17 is a postcode district in West Sussex with 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries156 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All BN17 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BN17
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 BN17
6 in BN17, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
47 first choices, 53 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 616
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
65 first choices, 68 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 665
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
Top Secondary Schools in BN17
2 in BN17, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
182 first choices, 217 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.7%
- Pupils
- 1,324
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Nurseries in BN17
8 in BN17, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Little Kiddies
Littlehampton, BN17 6AF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ladybirds Nursery School
Littlehampton, BN17 7BH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Littlehampton Day Nursery CIC
Littlehampton, BN17 6AH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BN17
1 in BN17, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
182 first choices, 217 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.7%
- Pupils
- 1,324
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Special Schools in BN17
1 in BN17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cornfield School, Littlehampton
Littlehampton, BN17 6HY · Special · All-through · Ages 8 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 24.9%
- Pupils
- 83
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.8
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BN17, 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.
- Good11
- Not graded yet4
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 BN17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BN17 has 15 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 BN17
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 BN17
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BN17?
BN17 has 15 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BN17?
The highest-ranked schools in BN17 on Eduscope are St Mary's CofE Primary School, White Meadows Primary Academy, River Beach 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 BN17?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in BN17 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.