West Sussex has 1,139 schools, nurseries, childminders and care settings with a published Ofsted grade. 95% were judged good or better at their latest inspection, against 93% across England. The most recent inspection here was on 25 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
By kind of setting
98% good or better · England 97%
98% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 97%
89% good or better · England 89%
92% good or better · England 81%
88% good or better · England 90%
33% good or better · England 74%
- Colleges and sixth forms2
100% good or better · England 94%
96% good or better · England 98%
83% good or better · England 82%
100% good or better · England 95%
Latest inspections in West Sussex
All latest reports- NGA - West Hoathly Primary School25 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· West Sussex· very positive tone· Sophia MalcolmlowestExpected
- The Hive Club Ltd24 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· West Sussex· very positive tone· Tina LambertlowestStrong
- Teddy Wilf's @ Shopwyke23 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· West Sussex· very positive tone· Nicola HoustonlowestExpected
- Ferring C of E Primary School22 Sept 2026 ·Voluntary controlled school· West Sussex· very positive tone· Helen Longton-Howorth, Catherine Cottingham, Debbie AllenlowestNeeds attention
- Thomas Bennett Community College22 Sept 2026 ·Academy converter· West Sussex· mostly positive tone· Rachel Russell, Andy Johnson, Derren Gray +2lowestNeeds attention
- lowestExpected
- Shoreham Day Nursery & Pre-School21 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· West Sussex· very positive tone· Natalie MoirlowestExpected
- Premier Education Wraparound Care at The Laurels Primary School18 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· West Sussex· very positive tone· Sophia MalcolmlowestExpected
- lowestExpected
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School15 Sept 2026 ·Voluntary aided school· West Sussex· very positive tone· Helen Longton-Howorth, Ian Waine, James BroadbridgelowestNeeds attention
1,139 settings counted: those with a published grade that aren’t known to have closed. Report cards count by their lowest area grade.