The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 480
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Kim Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Buckingham Road, Buckingham Park Primary, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5UD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Primary · 371m away
Swiss Gardens Primary School
Primary · 681m away
Shoreham Beach Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shoreham Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Shoreham College
Independent · 1.8km away
Holmbush Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Glebe Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Lancing College
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Buckingham Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Buckingham Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Buckingham Park Primary School?
Buckingham Park Primary School currently has 480 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buckingham Park Primary School take?
Buckingham Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Buckingham Park Primary School?
Buckingham Park Primary School is in Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5UD, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Buckingham Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Buckingham Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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