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Schools in Shoreham-by-Sea

A town in West Sussex

  • Town
  • 17 schools and nurseries
  • 3,335 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Shoreham-by-Sea at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 16

How Shoreham-by-Sea's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries175 primary · 1 secondary · 10 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1161%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths57%Attainment 8 51.3, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary12%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Shoreham-by-Sea

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.

All Shoreham-by-Sea primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Shoreham-by-Sea

5 mainstream schools in Shoreham-by-Sea, best first

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6PJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • 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
View school St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Buckingham Park Primary School

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5UD · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • 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
View school Buckingham Park Primary School
See all 6 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Shoreham-by-Sea

1 mainstream schools in Shoreham-by-Sea, best first

Shoreham Academy

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • 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
View school Shoreham Academy
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Shoreham-by-Sea

10 in Shoreham-by-Sea, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 10 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Shoreham-by-Sea

1 in Shoreham-by-Sea, by the school's Eduscope score

Shoreham Academy

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • 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
View school Shoreham Academy

Private Schools in Shoreham-by-Sea

1 in Shoreham-by-Sea. 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
–
View school Shoreham College
The map

Every school in Shoreham-by-Sea, 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.

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Shoreham Beach Primary School, GoodSwiss Gardens Primary School, GoodShoreham College, InspectedBuckingham Park Primary School, GoodShoreham Academy, OutstandingSt Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School, GoodSt Peter's Catholic Primary School, Expected standard or betterBright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodShoreham Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodHappy Hours Preschool, GoodBright Horizons Shoreham-by-sea Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodShoreham Preschool LTDYoung Sussex Nursery (Shoreham), OutstandingSunshine Day Nursery, GoodCreative Minds Preschool - Shoreham, Expected standard in every areaLittle Nestlings NurseryThe Nurture School
  • Outstanding2
  • Good9
  • 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

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Shoreham-by-Sea's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Shoreham-by-Sea vs England

How good are Shoreham-by-Sea's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Shoreham-by-Sea

Shoreham-by-SeaEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    61%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    57%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    12%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Shoreham-by-Sea in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
61% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%60%80%2018201920222023202420252026
57% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Shoreham-by-Sea has 17 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

12% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Shoreham-by-Sea's state schools each January.

Down 1% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Shoreham-by-Sea12%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Shoreham-by-Sea

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How many schools are in Shoreham-by-Sea?

Shoreham-by-Sea has 17 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Shoreham-by-Sea?

The highest-ranked schools in Shoreham-by-Sea 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.

What percentage of schools in Shoreham-by-Sea are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Shoreham-by-Sea hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea, 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Shoreham-by-Sea?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Shoreham-by-Sea is 19.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Shoreham-by-Sea schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Shoreham-by-Sea is 14.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Shoreham-by-Sea?

There are 3,335 pupils enrolled across schools in Shoreham-by-Sea, with 1,576 in primary and 1,759 in secondary. 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Shoreham-by-Sea?

There is 1 independent school in Shoreham-by-Sea. 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 Shoreham-by-Sea?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in Shoreham-by-Sea 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.

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