The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

About The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is an academy sponsor led in Sompting, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,412 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. It is part of WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 (2025/26). 19.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Sussex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,412 / 1,400 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Christian

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 October 2021

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, West Sussex, BN15 9QZ

Phone

01903767434

Principal

Kieran Scanlon

Website

www.srwa.woodard.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Sir Robert Woodard Academy?

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is an academy sponsor led in Sompting, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Sir Robert Woodard Academy have?

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy has 1,412 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Sir Robert Woodard Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021).

How does The Sir Robert Woodard Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Sir Robert Woodard Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 in 2025/26.

Is The Sir Robert Woodard Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is part of WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Sir Robert Woodard Academy?

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is located at Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, West Sussex, BN15 9QZ.