Rustington Community Primary School

About Rustington Community Primary School

Rustington Community Primary School is an academy converter in Littlehampton, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 579 pupils on roll. It is part of SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

579 / 630 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 February 2025

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

North Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3PW

Phone

01903785271

Headteacher

Marie Smailes

Website

www.rustington.academy

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rustington Community Primary School?

Rustington Community Primary School is an academy converter in Littlehampton, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Rustington Community Primary School have?

Rustington Community Primary School has 579 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Rustington Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

56% of pupils at Rustington Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Rustington Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rustington Community Primary School is part of SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Rustington Community Primary School?

Rustington Community Primary School is located at North Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3PW.