- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 201
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.9
Schools in BN43
A postcode district in West Sussex
- Postcode district
- 19 schools and nurseries
In short: BN43 is a postcode district in West Sussex with 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries198 primary · 2 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All BN43 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BN43
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BN43
8 in BN43, best first
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6PE · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
50 first choices, 50 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 381
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
44 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 442
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Top Secondary Schools in BN43
2 in BN43, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
350 first choices, 325 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,759
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Nurseries in BN43
10 in BN43, highest Ofsted grade first
Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham)
Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6BA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool
Shoreham By Sea, BN43 5NE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-sea Day Nursery and Preschool
Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 5UD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BN43
1 in BN43, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
350 first choices, 325 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,759
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Special Schools in BN43
1 in BN43. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Herons Dale School
Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.7%
- Pupils
- 146
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Private Schools in BN43
1 in BN43. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Shoreham College
Bn43 6yw · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1656.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 331
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BN43, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good11
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BN43 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BN43 has 19 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BN43
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BN43
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BN43?
BN43 has 19 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BN43?
The highest-ranked schools in BN43 on Eduscope are Shoreham Academy, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in BN43?
There is 1 independent school in BN43. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BN43?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in BN43 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.