The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, Sompting
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a truly inclusive environment where every pupil is valued and supported to succeed. Teachers care deeply about their students' wellbeing and future aspirations, providing excellent pastoral support and a wealth of opportunities to explore interests and talents. Pupils with additional needs receive particularly strong support, allowing them to make excellent progress alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Strong attendance and behaviour with pupils showing positive attitudes to learning in calm, purposeful lessons
- Highly effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, with needs quickly identified and well-matched support provided
- Ambitious leadership that understands pupils' needs and removes barriers to achievement
- Excellent pastoral support and sense of belonging, with pupils feeling safe and confident
- Broad range of enrichment activities, clubs, trips and visits that develop pupils' talents and cultural experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Writing fluency and accuracy across the curriculum needs further development
- Staff consistency in checking pupils' understanding and adapting teaching to meet individual needs
- Post-16 examination results not yet consistently reflecting the quality of learning, though this is improving
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders maintaining an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, performances, activities, trips and visits, sixth-form mentoring and tutoring opportunities
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is a warm and welcoming school where pupils thrive, attend regularly, and behave well. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and have created an inclusive culture where every student has the opportunity to excel.
At a Glance
19.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
57
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
1,427 pupils
1,400 capacity
27 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sompting
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sompting
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,742
Applications
8,914
Got 1st preference
87.8%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(15)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.2557%
Overall absence
27.72861%
Persistent absence
1,356
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
The Globe Primary Academy
North Lancing Primary School
Sompting Village Primary School
Sompting Abbotts School
Seaside Primary School
Bramber Primary School
Downsbrook Primary School
Whytemead Primary School
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Homefield Primary School and SSC
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