The Littlehampton Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Littlehampton, West Sussex
The Littlehampton Academy is a secondary school in Littlehampton, West Sussex for ages 11–18 (academy sponsor led). West Sussex has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2023 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton, BN17 6FE
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Religious character
- Christian
- Council
- West Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 1,324 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 25.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 3 February 2026
Strengths
- “Many pupils build positive relationships with staff and each other, creating a warm and supportive community.”
- “Staff take time to understand pupils’ individual circumstances, which helps them feel included and valued.”
- “The school provides tailored support through strategies such as the 'Connect Pathway', enabling pupils to re‑engage positively with learning.”
To improve
- “Some pupils, particularly those who do not attend school regularly, have gaps in their learning.”
- “They struggle to explain their thinking or keep pace with learning.”
- “Published outcomes have remained low for several years and have not improved quickly enough to ensure pupils are well prepared for their next steps.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 24 March 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 32% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 37.2 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 182 first-preference applications, 217 offers in total, 182 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Year 7 2023 to 2026, as West Sussex published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in West Sussex.
- The Angmering School 2.3 mi Good Last distance published
- St Oscar Romero Catholic School 4.4 mi Not judged Last distance published
- St Philip Howard Catholic School 5.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Felpham Community College 5.5 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Durrington High School 5.7 mi Good Last distance published
- Ormiston Six Villages Academy 5.9 mi Good Last distance published
- Worthing High School 6.8 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- The Regis School 6.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published