How many pupils does Hawthorns Primary School have?

Hawthorns Primary School has 183 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hawthorns Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Hawthorns Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 October 2021).

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

67% of pupils at Hawthorns Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hawthorns Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hawthorns Primary School is part of SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Hawthorns Primary School?

Hawthorns Primary School is located at Poplar Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3EZ.

Hawthorns Primary School

Poplar Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3EZ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 6 October 2021

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

183

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Hawthorns Primary School

Hawthorns Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Worthing, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 183 pupils on roll. It is part of SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 October 2021) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 183 / 210 (87%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 October 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

34.1%

Free school meals

13.3%

EAL

7.1%

SEN support

17.5%

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)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

9.2%

Overall absence

29.1%

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.

8.72

Teachers (FTE)

19.3

Pupils per teacher

10.88

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£48,143

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 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.

£9,202

Spend per pupil

£9,804

Income per pupil

45%

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: Poplar Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3EZ
Phone: 01903268174
Head Teacher: Wendy Lawson
Website: https://www.hawthornsprimaryschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hawthorns Primary School?: Hawthorns Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Worthing, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Hawthorns Primary School have?: Hawthorns Primary School has 183 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Hawthorns Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Hawthorns Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 October 2021).
How does Hawthorns Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Hawthorns Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Hawthorns Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Hawthorns Primary School is part of SCHOOLSWORKS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Hawthorns Primary School?: Hawthorns Primary School is located at Poplar Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3EZ.

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