The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Academy sponsor ledSecondaryAges 11–18MixedChristianSixth form
Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, BN15 9QZ
Principal · Mr Kieran Scanlon
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Key facts
Pupils1,427Capacity 1,400
OfstedReport cardInspected 13 January 2026
TrustWoodard Academies Trust
Free school meals19.8%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 13 January 2026.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Sixth formExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through West Sussex council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in West SussexNearby schools for the same ages
- Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing1.6 mi
- St Andrew's CofE High School1.9 mi
- Bohunt School Worthing2.1 mi
- Worthing High School2.4 mi
- Durrington High School3.4 mi