Sompting Abbotts School has closed (Friday 31 July 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Sompting Abbotts School, Lancing
Sompting Abbotts School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Lancing. It has a Church of England religious character.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Sompting Abbotts School in detail
Sompting Abbotts School in its own words
In its own words: "West Sussex private school Sompting Abbotts uses the Forest School ethos for outdoor lessons in our woods and 30 acres of grounds for pre-schoolers and children throughout the school. We give pupils a magical childhood and innovative outdoor education If children lose contact with the natural world, they won't fight for it."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, tennis, dance, ballet, drama, choir, chess and coding.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Sompting Abbotts School are Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing (1.3 miles); Educate U (2 miles, Requires improvement, selective); Lancing College (2 miles); and Our Lady of Sion School (2.2 miles).
Lancing College Preparatory School at WorthingEducate ULancing CollegeOur Lady of Sion School
Who goes there
In 2026, 31 pupils (30.7%) received SEN support and 1 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is East Worthing Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby independent schools
Keep up with Sompting Abbotts School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
101 pupils
160 places
59 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Lancing
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lancing
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,806
Applications
8,765
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
31.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
101
Total Pupils
56
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Sompting Abbotts School
How many pupils go to Sompting Abbotts School?
Sompting Abbotts School has around 101 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Sompting Abbotts School?
Sompting Abbotts School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Sompting Abbotts School?
Sompting Abbotts School is at Church Lane, Sompting, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0AZ.