How many pupils does River Beach Primary School have?

River Beach Primary School has 677 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does River Beach Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at River Beach Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is River Beach Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — River Beach Primary School is part of SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is River Beach Primary School?

River Beach Primary School is located at York Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6EW.

River Beach Primary School

York Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6EW

Not rated

Inspected 25 February 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

58%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

677

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About River Beach Primary School

River Beach Primary School is an academy converter in Littlehampton, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 677 pupils on roll. It is part of SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 677 / 700 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 February 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

26.3%

Free school meals

19.2%

EAL

3.4%

SEN support

15.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

58%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.0%

Overall absence

19.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

30.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

21.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

26.88

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

£46,082

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,749 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.4

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,137

Spend per pupil

£6,670

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: York Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6EW
Phone: 01903725500
Head of School: Rhona Wilkinson
Website: www.riverbeach.w-sussex.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is River Beach Primary School?: River Beach Primary School is an academy converter in Littlehampton, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does River Beach Primary School have?: River Beach Primary School has 677 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does River Beach Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 58% of pupils at River Beach Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is River Beach Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — River Beach Primary School is part of SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is River Beach Primary School?: River Beach Primary School is located at York Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6EW.

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