The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Susan Stickley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShoreham Academy
Secondary · 796m away
Glebe Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Shoreham College
Independent · 1.2km away
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Mile Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Buckingham Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holmbush Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holmbush Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holmbush Primary Academy?
Holmbush Primary Academy currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holmbush Primary Academy take?
Holmbush Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holmbush Primary Academy?
Holmbush Primary Academy is in Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holmbush Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Holmbush Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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