Vale School, Worthing
Primary school in Worthing, West Sussex. Report card, Jun 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 2 June 2026, report published 7 September 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around June 2030
The last inspection was in June 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 1.0 milesDurrington Infant School
Report card, Feb 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- 1.0 milesDurrington Junior School
Good (Jun 2022)
- 1.4 milesSt John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Good (Sep 2023)
- 1.5 milesThomas A Becket Junior School
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (Mar 2024)
- 1.5 milesThomas A Becket Infant School
Standards maintained (Dec 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.