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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing

Worthing · West Sussex · BN11 5LQ. primary · Community school · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Published snapshot

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Ofsted overall
Good
KS2 RWM expected
52%
Attainment 8
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English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 17/03/2024. Open Ofsted report

Common questions

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What is Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing's Ofsted rating?

Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 17/03/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing's Key Stage 2 results?

Published DfE figures show 52% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.

Where is Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing?

Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing is in Worthing (BN11 5LQ), West Sussex. URN 125863.

How do I compare Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing with nearby schools?

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Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 23 January 2024). Open the full PDF for context.

This is a nurturing school where every child is known and nurtured. Many staff, parents and pupils say that the school is ‘like one big family’. As one parent reported to inspectors, ‘It’s a happy place where staff really care about each individual.’ Inspectors found this to be the case. Pupils are enthusiastic about…

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From the school's website

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Curriculum

English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: spelling First name Middle name Last name National curriculum tests Key stage 1 Total marks SAMPLE BOOKLET Published July 2015 This sample test indicates how the national curriculum will be assessed from 2016.

Source page · scanned 2026-09-06

Enrichment & clubs

To ensure that the children are safe we have decided that if your child would normally attend an after school club and it is cancelled, you must make arrangements to collect your child from school at 3.15pm unless you have spoken to the class teacher or contacted the office on the day.

Source page · scanned 2026-09-06

Citation

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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
URN: 125863
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Worthing
Postcode: BN11 5LQ
Ofsted overall: Good (17/03/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/125863/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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