- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.4%
- Pupils
- 213
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.1
Schools in BN18
A postcode district in West Sussex
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: BN18 is a postcode district in West Sussex with 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries178 primary · 3 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All BN18 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BN18
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 BN18
8 in BN18, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 209
- Pupils per teacher
- 29.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
26 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Secondary Schools in BN18
3 in BN18. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
My Choice School Arundel
West Sussex, BN18 9QY · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 25
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Amicus School
Arundel, BN18 0SX · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 32
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Slindon College
Arundel, BN18 0RH · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1619.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 103
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in BN18
8 in BN18, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Birds Forest Nursery
Arundel, BN18 9LT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Blossom and Bloom Day Nursery
Arundel, BN18 0ET · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Community Playcentre @ Walberton
Arundel, BN18 0PJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BN18
1 in BN18, by the school's Eduscope score
Slindon College
Arundel, BN18 0RH · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1619.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 103
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in BN18
2 in BN18. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
My Choice School Arundel
West Sussex, BN18 9QY · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 25
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Amicus School
Arundel, BN18 0SX · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 32
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BN18
3 in BN18. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
My Choice School Arundel
West Sussex, BN18 9QY · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 25
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Amicus School
Arundel, BN18 0SX · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 32
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Slindon College
Arundel, BN18 0RH · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1619.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 103
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BN18, 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
- Good10
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet5
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 BN18 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BN18 has 17 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 BN18
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 BN18
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BN18?
BN18 has 17 schools, including 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BN18?
The highest-ranked schools in BN18 on Eduscope are Arundel CofE Primary School, St Philip's Catholic Primary School, Walberton & Binsted CofE 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 many private schools are in BN18?
There are 3 independent schools in BN18. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BN18 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BN18?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in BN18 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.