Schools in West Sussex
339 open schools in this local authority, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (40)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Academy converter | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hazelwick School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Midhurst Rother College Academy sponsor led | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Shoreham Academy Academy sponsor led | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Paul's Catholic College Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Philip Howard Catholic School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Tanbridge House School Community school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bohunt Horsham Free schools | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Bohunt School Worthing Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chichester Free School Free schools | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–19 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Downlands Community School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Durrington High School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ifield Community College Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Millais School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Oathall Community College Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sackville School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Steyning Grammar School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Angmering School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–19 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Forest School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Gatwick School Free schools | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Littlehampton Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Regis School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–19 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Warden Park Secondary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bourne Community College Foundation school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chichester High School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Felpham Community College Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Imberhorne School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oriel High School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| The Academy, Selsey Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Burgess Hill Academy Academy sponsor led | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Weald School, The Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Worthing High School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (226)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassocks Infant School Community school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Heron Way Primary School Community school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Kingslea Primary School Community school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Lindfield Primary Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2021) · previous system | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rose Green Junior School Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Aldingbourne Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Arundel CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Arunside School, Horsham Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ashington CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Balcombe Cofe Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Barnham Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis Community school | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Birdham CE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Blackwell Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2019 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bosham Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Boxgrove CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bramber Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Brook Infant School and Nursery Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Buckingham Park Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bury CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Camelsdale Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Castlewood Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chidham Parochial Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Colgate Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Copthorne CofE Junior School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Crawley Down Village CofE School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Downsbrook Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Duncton CofE Junior School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Durrington Infant School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Durrington Junior School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| East Preston Junior School Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| East Wittering Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Edward Bryant School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ferring C of E Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Glebe Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Gossops Green Primary Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Greenway Junior School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Halsford Park Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Handcross Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Harlands Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hilltop Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Holbrook Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hollycombe Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Holmbush Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Lower Beeding Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Homefield Primary School and SSC Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Jolesfield CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kilnwood Vale Primary School Free schools | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Kingsham Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2020) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Langley Green Primary Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Lavant Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| London Meed Community Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Loxwood Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Lyminster Primary School Community school | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Maidenbower Junior School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Milton Mount Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| North Heath Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| North Lancing Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Northchapel Community Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Northgate Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Nyewood CofE Infant School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Nyewood CofE Junior School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Oakfields Primary School, Horsham Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Orchards Junior School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Parklands Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Rogate CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rose Green Infant School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rudgwick Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Seal Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Singleton CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sompting Village Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| South Bersted CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Southbourne Infant School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Southbourne Junior School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Southgate Primary Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Southwater Infant Academy Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Southwater Junior Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Southway Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| St. Joseph's Infant School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St. Mark's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Steyning CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Storrington Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Swiss Gardens Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Thakeham Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| The Gattons Infant School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Globe Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The March CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Meads Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Mill Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Windmills Junior School Community school | Good (2021) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Thorney Island Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Turners Hill Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Vale School, Worthing Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Waterfield Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| West Green Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| West Wittering Parochial Church of England School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| White Meadows Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Whytemead Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wisborough Green Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Woodgate Primary Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Yapton CE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Billingshurst Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Easebourne CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Hawthorns Primary School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2021) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Leechpool Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Oak Tree Primary School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Orchards Infant School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2021) · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Portfield Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sheddingdean Community Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sidlesham Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Stedham Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Three Bridges Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Twineham CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| West Dean CofE Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| West Hoathly CofE Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| William Penn School Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Heene CofE Primary School Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rusper Primary School Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Albourne Church of England Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Amberley CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ashurst CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ashurst Wood Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 4–11 | — |
| Barns Green Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School Academy converter | Some aspects not as strong (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bolney CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Broadfield Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Downview Primary School Academy converter | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| East Preston Infant School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Eastergate CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Estcots Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Fairway Infant School, Copthorne Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–7 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Fernhurst Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Fishbourne CofE Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Fittleworth CofE Village School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Forge Wood Primary School Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Funtington Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Harting CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Medmerry Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Midhurst CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| North Mundham Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Petworth Cof E Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Pound Hill Infant Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rake CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| River Beach Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rustington Community Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Seaside Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Seymour Primary School Academy converter | Improved significantly (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Shelley Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Shoreham Beach Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Slindon CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Southway Junior School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 7–11 | — |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Giles CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Tangmere Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Bewbush Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Oaks Primary School & Nursery Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Upper Beeding Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Warden Park Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Some aspects not as strong (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Warnham CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| West Chiltington Community Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Westbourne Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (73)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bognor Regis Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–5 | — |
| Boundstone Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–5 | — |
| Brantridge School Academy special converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 6–11 | — |
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Pupil referral unit | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–18 | — |
| Manor Green Primary School Community special school | Outstanding — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | — |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Community special school | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| St Anthony's School Community special school | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 4–16 | — |
| Chichester Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–5 | — |
| Fordwater School, Chichester Community special school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Herons Dale School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Ingfield Manor School Non-maintained special school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–19 | — |
| Littlegreen Academy Academy special sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 7–16 | — |
| Muntham House School Non-maintained special school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–18 | — |
| Oak Grove College Community special school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–19 | — |
| Palatine Primary School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Pupil referral unit | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–16 | — |
| Woodlands Meed Foundation special school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Cornfield School, Littlehampton Community special school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 8–16 | — |
| Amberley Court School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 6–16 | — |
| Apple Orchard School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
| Ardingly College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–20 | — |
| Atelier21 Future School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–16 | — |
| Aurora Vincent House School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–19 | — |
| Brambletye School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–14 | — |
| Brighton College Prep Handcross Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–14 | — |
| Brighton Forward Ltd Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
| Burgess Hill Girls Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–19 | — |
| Central Education Ltd Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Chichester College Group Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Chichester High Schools Sixth Form Sixth form centres | No Ofsted rating | 16–19 | — |
| Christ's Hospital Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–19 | — |
| Conifers House School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–16 | — |
| Cottesmore School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–13 | — |
| Courtlands Independent Special School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Dorset House School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–13 | — |
| Educate U Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 5–16 | — |
| Farlington School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–18 | — |
| Farney Close School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 9–18 | — |
| Great Ballard School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–16 | — |
| Great Walstead School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–13 | — |
| Hambrook School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–18 | — |
| Highfield and Brookham School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–13 | — |
| Horsham Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–5 | — |
| Hove Micro-School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–14 | — |
| Hurstpierpoint College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–19 | — |
| Lancing College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 13–18 | — |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–13 | — |
| Lodge Hill Residential Centre Miscellaneous | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| LVS Hassocks Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 8–19 | — |
| Manor Green College Community special school | Improved significantly (2025) | 11–19 | — |
| Manor House School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–18 | — |
| My Choice School Arundel Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| New Barn School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–15 | — |
| Oakwood School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
| Our Lady of Sion School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–19 | — |
| Pennthorpe School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–13 | — |
| Philpots Manor School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–19 | — |
| Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
| Rikkyo School-in-England Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 10–18 | — |
| Seadown School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 6–16 | — |
| Seaford College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–18 | — |
| Serenity School Crawley Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–18 | — |
| Shoreham College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–16 | — |
| Slindon College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 8–18 | — |
| Sompting Abbotts School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–13 | — |
| Springboard Education Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–18 | — |
| The Amicus School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–16 | — |
| The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham Academy 16-19 converter | No Ofsted rating | 16–19 | — |
| The Prebendal School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–14 | — |
| University of Chichester Higher education institutions | No Ofsted rating | — | — |
| Westbourne House School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–13 | — |
| Windlesham House School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–14 | — |
| Worth School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.