Education & schools

On this page there is information about education and schooling for all ages as well as access to related support organisations for the local area.  Information about local pre-school facilities is on the Child Care page.

The most common path for formal education in the area is to attend a neighbourhood primary school and progress at age 11 to Steyning Grammar School.  There are other possible paths which could, for instance, include the Weald Community School and Sixth Form, Billingshurst for secondary education.

The local primary schools together with Steyning Grammar School belong to a cluster group of schools called STARS [Storrington Area Rural Schools].

The STARS Locality of Schools are:

• Amberley CE Primary School
• Ashington CE Primary School
• Steyning Grammar School
• St Mary’s CE Primary School, Washington
• Storrington Primary School
• Thakeham Primary School
• West Chiltington Community School.

There are excellent links between these schools. The STARS Headteachers, curriculum subject leaders and year 5 and 6 teachers regularly meet to arrange and coordinate transfer events as well as activities for the pupils. Examples of this include cross phase units of work in literacy and numeracy, sports galas, enrichment days for able pupils, a history day and in-service days providing professional development opportunities for both teachers and teaching assistants.

In the next section of the page you will find the information provided by government and other agencies to help you select appropriate facilities and services.

Below that is a directory of local schools and colleges.

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EDUCATION, CHILDREN & FAMILIES

For information about schools, childcare, adoption, fostering and other services for children and families:

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SCHOOL & COLLEGE PERFORMANCE TABLES

Find schools and colleges and view school performance, characteristics, workforce, finance and Ofsted inspection outcomes. You can find and compare schools and colleges using a map, the search box or by following the quick links.

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GOV.UK EDUCATION & LEARNING

Government advice on education and learning, student loans and other financial support.

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CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & DISABILITIES

‘Local Offer’ for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

All schools are required to publish and review information for parents and carers about the support and provision for children with special educational needs or disabilities. The questions and answers in this document have been written collectively by the Storrington Area Rural Schools (STARS) and represent our common values and practices. We are committed to working with families at every stage.

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INFORMATION & ADVICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Your Space is aimed mainly at young people aged 11 – 25 living in West Sussex, and it’s a place you can find out about all the things that are important to you in your life right now.  As well as events and competitions there’s also tons of stuff you can vote on, info on where to find help and advice, and details of what the Youth Cabinet have been up to…

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ADULT EDUCATION

Aspire Sussex Limited is a charitable staff run social enterprise which leads in the planning, promotion and delivery of vibrant adult education across Sussex. Annually we provide learning opportunities to over 20,000 adults across Sussex and beyond. Our varied programme of courses aim to promote healthy lives, encourage creativity, development of new skills as well as supporting individuals to improve their employment prospects and career progression plus lots more.

Arun Valley U3A (The University of the 3rd Age)
U3A was set up in the UK by three recently retired friends in 1982 as a informal learning co-operative of older people. U3A enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities. Activities are organised mainly in small groups that meet regularly, often in each others’ homes. Members, through sharing their knowledge, skills and experience, learn from each other.

If you are retired or semi-retired but would like to keep your mind and your social life active we would be delighted to welcome you to Arun Valley U3A. Our membership stands at about 120 people who mostly live in and around Petworth, Fittleworth, Pulborough, Storrington, West Chiltington and Billingshurst.

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LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES