The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 4–11 · Worthing, West Sussex
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is a primary school in Worthing, West Sussex for ages 4–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 19 October 2022. West Sussex has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2018 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Winterbourne Way, West Durrington, Worthing, BN13 3QH
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- West Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 193 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 27.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 19 October 2022
Strengths
- “Many pupils say that they ‘love The Laurels’.”
- “They feel happy and safe at this nurturing and caring school.”
- “Pupils know and uphold the school’s values of being responsible, reflective and resilient.”
To improve
- “However, in some subjects, teachers are not precisely sure what pupils already know.”
- “This is because the assessment system for these subjects is still developing.”
- “In class, although pupils often receive timely help, staff are not always well enough trained.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 5 December 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 35% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 33 first-preference applications, 30 offers in total, 30 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 Reception 2018 to 2026, as West Sussex published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- 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 primary schools
Straight-line distance, in West Sussex.
- Hawthorns Primary School 0.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing 0.7 mi Good Last distance published
- Orchards Junior School 0.7 mi School remains Good
- Orchards Infant School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Durrington Junior School 1.0 mi Good
- Durrington Infant School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School 1.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School 1.2 mi Standards maintained Last distance published