The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 44.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Evason (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Milfoil Drive, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Turing School
Secondary · Very close
Hazel Court School
Special school · 352m away
Stone Cross School
Primary · 814m away
West Rise Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Heron Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Langney Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
The Eastbourne Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Oakwood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shinewater Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shinewater Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shinewater Primary School?
Shinewater Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shinewater Primary School take?
Shinewater Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shinewater Primary School?
Shinewater Primary School is in Eastbourne, BN23 8ED, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shinewater Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shinewater Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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