The Laurels Primary School, Worthing, Worthing

In its own words: "Our vision is to have uncompromising aspirations for every individual and for our school to be an exceptional and inspirational community of lifelong learners. We believe in being a welcoming school where individuals feel happy, safe and valued. Each child’s achievements are celebrated to promote a lifelong love of learning."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to serve our community as Headteacher of The Laurels Primary School and hope these snapshots provide you with an insight into our happy and vibrant school and the exciting journey we are on. The Laurels is an excellent school, where children are happy, confident learners, and I am so proud of our children and staff."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, dance, choir, art and Spanish.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open evening on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing reached the expected standard in reading and 48% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 72% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 33 families put The Laurels Primary School, Worthing as their first choice and 98 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to The Laurels Primary School, Worthing are Hawthorns Primary School (0.2 miles, 83% reading, 92% maths); English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing (0.7 miles, Good, 58% reading, 68% maths); Orchards Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 74% maths); and Orchards Infant School (0.7 miles).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than The Laurels Primary School, Worthing.

The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is one of 4 schools run by Durrington Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

In 2026, 47 pupils (24.4%) received SEN support and 9 (4.7%) 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 Goring-by-Sea Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orkney Court (adjacent), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 177 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, The Laurels Primary School, Worthing issued 17 suspensions, 9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to The Laurels Primary School, Worthing are Durrington High School (0.9 miles) and St Oscar Romero Catholic School (1 mile).