The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 11.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Darren Vallier (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Shingle Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBuckingham Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Swiss Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shoreham College
Independent · 1.5km away
Shoreham Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Glebe Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Holmbush Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shoreham Beach Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shoreham Beach Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shoreham Beach Primary School?
Shoreham Beach Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shoreham Beach Primary School take?
Shoreham Beach Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shoreham Beach Primary School?
Shoreham Beach Primary School is in Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5RH, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shoreham Beach Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shoreham Beach Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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