The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 620
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 10.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee Murley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Freshbrook Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringboard Education Senior
Independent · 651m away
Springboard Education
Independent · 719m away
The Globe Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Boundstone Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
North Lancing Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Lancing College
Independent · 2.2km away
Sompting Village Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Seaside Primary School?
Seaside Primary School currently has 620 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Seaside Primary School take?
Seaside Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Seaside Primary School?
Seaside Primary School is in Lancing, BN15 8DL, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Seaside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Seaside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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