The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 10.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andy Lincoln (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBuckingham Park Primary School
Primary · 371m away
Swiss Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Shoreham Beach Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shoreham Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Holmbush Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Shoreham College
Independent · 1.5km away
Glebe Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School?
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School take?
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School?
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School is in Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6PE, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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