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Secondary schools in and near Lancing and Sompting

All 3 secondary schools in Lancing and Sompting, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in Lancing and Sompting

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  1. The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

    Sompting, BN15 9QZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Faith school
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Lancing and Sompting average.

    224 first choices, 242 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1644.6

    Lancing and Sompting 44.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    9.3%Lancing and Sompting 9.3%
    Pupils
    1,427
    Pupils per teacher
    16.9
    View school The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
  2. Springboard Education

    Lancing, BN15 8AN · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    30
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Springboard Education
  3. Lancing College

    Lancing, BN15 0RW · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Lancing and Sompting 9.3%
    Pupils
    609
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Lancing College

Just outside Lancing and Sompting

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Lancing and Sompting.

  1. Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

    1.8 miles from Lancing and Sompting · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Girls

    Results above the Lancing and Sompting average, low absence.

    296 first choices, 265 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1650.8

    Lancing and Sompting 44.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.3%Lancing and Sompting 9.3%
    Pupils
    1,334
    Pupils per teacher
    18.6
    View school Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Lancing and Sompting

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    2 of the 3 secondary schools in Lancing and Sompting have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Lancing and Sompting, explained

There are 3 secondary schools in Lancing and Sompting, teaching 2,066 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 2 independent schools.

Pupils in Lancing and Sompting scored an average Attainment 8 of 44.6 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

19.3% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,312 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 27.7% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Lancing and Sompting?
There are 3 secondary schools in Lancing and Sompting, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Lancing and Sompting?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Lancing and Sompting on Eduscope are The Sir Robert Woodard Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Lancing and Sompting ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Lancing and Sompting secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Lancing and Sompting is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Lancing and Sompting?
When choosing a secondary school in Lancing and Sompting, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 3 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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