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St John the Baptist CofE Primary School

Worthing · West Sussex · BN14 0TR. primary · Voluntary aided 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
46%
Attainment 8
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English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 12/11/2023. Open Ofsted report

Common questions

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What is St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 12/11/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's Key Stage 2 results?

Published DfE figures show 46% 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 St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?

St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is in Worthing (BN14 0TR), West Sussex. URN 126027.

How do I compare St John the Baptist CofE Primary School with nearby schools?

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Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 26 September 2023). Open the full PDF for context.

s. Elsewhere in the school, pupils with SEND have their needs identified swiftly and usually learn well, but this is not yet consistent. The school has introduced a highly ambitious curriculum. In most subjects, the school has identified and sequenced the vital knowledge and skills that pupils need to learn to be ready…

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Curriculum

To support our focus on reading, we have invested in the program ‘Accelerated Reader.’ We felt that this reading program would help develop a culture of ‘reading for pleasure,’ as well as allowing teachers, parents, and pupils to monitor progress and attainment.

Source page · scanned 2026-09-10

Citation

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St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
URN: 126027
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Worthing
Postcode: BN14 0TR
Ofsted overall: Good (12/11/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/126027/
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