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River Beach Primary School
Littlehampton·South East·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 3–11Co-edDoes not apply
River Beach Primary School is a primary academy in Littlehampton, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, River Beach Primary School has 62% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 15.6%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.7%.
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At River Beach Primary School, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
73% met the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths.
River Beach Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.7%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at River Beach Primary School is 15.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
River Beach Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, River Beach Primary School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While River Beach Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
1/mo
100% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.2
Bus Stops
22
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Littlehampton Rail Station
0.4km away · 2 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 6 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Parent View
Would Recommend
97%
Child is Happy
74%
Child Feels Safe
74%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.