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.

338

Total schools

Outstanding

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 27 (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 74% 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.