Heene CofE Primary School, Worthing

In its own words: "Heene CE Primary School became a part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust in 2023. The schools in our trust work closely together to support each other and at Heene, we feel lucky to be part of this family of schools. We are a church school and we proud of this - our Christian values permeate everything we do."

From the headteacher's welcome: "My name is Laura Turner, and I am proud to serve as Headteacher of Heene CE Primary school. It is a privilege to lead such a dedicated team of staff, who work tirelessly to provide the very best opportunities for every child in our care. At our school, we believe that education is about far more than academic success."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 5 November 2026, an admissions event on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and an admissions event on Monday 30 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Heene CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 55% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (67% in reading, 60% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Heene CofE Primary School as their first choice and 63 named it as one of their preferences, for 31 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Heene CofE Primary School are St Mary's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 77% reading, 62% maths); Homefield Primary School and SSC (0.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 65% maths); Springfield Infant School and Nursery (0.8 miles, Good); and Broadwater CofE Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 89% reading, 87% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Heene CofE Primary School.

Heene CofE Primary School is one of 28 schools run by Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

39.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (48%), Asian (21%) and Black (12%).

In 2026, 46 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 9 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Worthing Rail Station, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Amelia Park (adjacent), 230 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 766 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Heene CofE Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Heene CofE Primary School are Worthing High School (0.5 miles); Bohunt School Worthing (0.7 miles); St Andrew's CofE High School (0.7 miles); and Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing (1.1 miles).