The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
8% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 10.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Crees (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sullington Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is St Peter's Catholic Primary School a selective school?
No. St Peter's Catholic Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Catholic Primary School take?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is in Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6PJ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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