The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 273 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 164 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,777
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jim Coupe (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6YT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGlebe Primary School
Primary · Very close
Shoreham College
Independent · 453m away
Holmbush Primary Academy
Primary · 796m away
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Shoreham Beach Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Buckingham Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Brackenbury Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Shoreham Academy a selective school?
No. Shoreham Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Shoreham Academy's Ofsted rating?
Shoreham Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shoreham Academy?
Shoreham Academy currently has 1,777 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shoreham Academy take?
Shoreham Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Shoreham Academy?
Shoreham Academy is in Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YT, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shoreham Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Shoreham Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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