Best Primary & Secondary Schools in West Sussex 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 338 schools across West Sussex. Updated with 2025–26 data.

West Sussex has 338 primary & secondary schools, of which 26 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 243 rated Good — 80% of primary & secondary schools in West Sussex are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Bognor Regis Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in West Sussex follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

338
Total schools
26
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
59%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Bognor Regis Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Boundstone Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Heron Way Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Westbourne House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
5. Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
6. Brambletye School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
7. Highfield and Brookham School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
8. St Anthony's School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
10. Manor Green Primary School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
11. Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
12. Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
13. Arundel CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
14. Lindfield Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
15. Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
16. Rose Green Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
17. St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham
Primary
 Good 82 View school
18. Fishbourne CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
19. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Chichester Nursery School
Nursery
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in West Sussex?
There are 338 primary & secondary schools in West Sussex, of which 26 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in West Sussex?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in West Sussex is Bognor Regis Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in West Sussex?
Primary and secondary school applications in West Sussex are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the West Sussex council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in West Sussex?
8% of primary & secondary schools in West Sussex are rated Outstanding and 72% are rated Good. 74.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.