What did Ofsted judge The Laurels Primary School, Worthing's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Laurels Primary School, Worthing's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?

The Laurels Primary School, Worthing has 193 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Laurels Primary School, Worthing take?

The Laurels Primary School, Worthing admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is The Laurels Primary School, Worthing located?

The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is located in Worthing, BN13 3QH, West Sussex.

How do I apply to The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?

The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing was 0.578 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?

When The Laurels Primary School, Worthing has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. EHCP naming the school — Children with an EHCP naming the school will be offered a place; 2. Looked after and previously looked after children; 3. Sibling in Borough of Worthing — Children living in the Borough of Worthing with a sibling at the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more children are equally eligible, priority will be given to those living closest to the school. Distance is measured in a straight line from home to school. If distances are identical, a random allocation process will be used and independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72% of pupils at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1EHCP naming the school — Children with an EHCP naming the school will be offered a place.
2Looked after and previously looked after children
3Sibling in Borough of Worthing — Children living in the Borough of Worthing with a sibling at the school
4Sibling outside Borough of Worthing — Children living outside the Borough of Worthing with a sibling at the school
5Children living in the Borough of Worthing
6Children of staff — Children of staff employed at the school for at least two years
7All other children

If two applications tie: If two or more children are equally eligible, priority will be given to those living closest to the school. Distance is measured in a straight line from home to school. If distances are identical, a random allocation process will be used and independently verified.

The Borough of Worthing is defined as all wards within Worthing as defined by Adur & Worthing Councils. EHCP children are listed as criterion 1 in the oversubscription criteria but are also noted separately in section 5 as being offered a place regardless.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Laurels Primary School, Worthing: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Laurels Primary School, Worthing's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Laurels Primary School, Worthing's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?: The Laurels Primary School, Worthing has 193 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Laurels Primary School, Worthing take?: The Laurels Primary School, Worthing admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is The Laurels Primary School, Worthing located?: The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is located in Worthing, BN13 3QH, West Sussex.
How do I apply to The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?: The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing was 0.578 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?: When The Laurels Primary School, Worthing has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. EHCP naming the school — Children with an EHCP naming the school will be offered a place; 2. Looked after and previously looked after children; 3. Sibling in Borough of Worthing — Children living in the Borough of Worthing with a sibling at the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more children are equally eligible, priority will be given to those living closest to the school. Distance is measured in a straight line from home to school. If distances are identical, a random allocation process will be used and independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72% of pupils at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing, year by year →

How places are decided at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1EHCP naming the school — Children with an EHCP naming the school will be offered a place.
2Looked after and previously looked after children
3Sibling in Borough of Worthing — Children living in the Borough of Worthing with a sibling at the school
4Sibling outside Borough of Worthing — Children living outside the Borough of Worthing with a sibling at the school
5Children living in the Borough of Worthing
6Children of staff — Children of staff employed at the school for at least two years
7All other children

The Laurels Primary School, Worthing: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Laurels Primary School, Worthing's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Laurels Primary School, Worthing's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?: The Laurels Primary School, Worthing has 193 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Laurels Primary School, Worthing take?: The Laurels Primary School, Worthing admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is The Laurels Primary School, Worthing located?: The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is located in Worthing, BN13 3QH, West Sussex.
How do I apply to The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?: The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing was 0.578 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?: When The Laurels Primary School, Worthing has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. EHCP naming the school — Children with an EHCP naming the school will be offered a place; 2. Looked after and previously looked after children; 3. Sibling in Borough of Worthing — Children living in the Borough of Worthing with a sibling at the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more children are equally eligible, priority will be given to those living closest to the school. Distance is measured in a straight line from home to school. If distances are identical, a random allocation process will be used and independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72% of pupils at The Laurels Primary School, Worthing are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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