The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 13.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Ms Naomi Welsh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Swiss Gardens, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBuckingham Park Primary School
Primary · 681m away
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Shoreham Beach Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lancing College
Independent · 2.1km away
Shoreham College
Independent · 2.3km away
Shoreham Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Holmbush Primary Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Seaside Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Swiss Gardens Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swiss Gardens Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swiss Gardens Primary School?
Swiss Gardens Primary School currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swiss Gardens Primary School take?
Swiss Gardens Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swiss Gardens Primary School?
Swiss Gardens Primary School is in Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WH, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swiss Gardens Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Swiss Gardens Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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