Swiss Gardens Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Swiss Gardens Shoreham-by-Sea West Sussex BN43 5WH |
| Phone | 01273453176 |
| Reference Number | 125914 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 371 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.83%
Girls: 47.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 15 | 38 |
| 2 | 22 | 36 | 58 |
| 3 | 32 | 29 | 61 |
| 4 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 5 | 34 | 22 | 56 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-07-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-16 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-10-10 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-07-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 47 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 62 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 50 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 47 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 48 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 28 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 62 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 16 | 31 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 37 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 62 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 45 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 62 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 36 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 62 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 50 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 62 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 28 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 62 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 50 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 62 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 58 | 4 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Buckingham Park Primary School
Buckingham Road, Buckingham Park Primary, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5UD |
0.42 miles |
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St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PE |
0.64 miles |
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Shoreham Beach Primary School
Shingle Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5RH |
0.71 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Sullington Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PJ |
0.71 miles |
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Herons Dale School
Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN |
1.5 miles |
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Holmbush Primary Academy
Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN |
1.54 miles |
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Glebe Primary School
Church Lane, Southwick, Brighton, West Sussex, BN42 4GB |
1.59 miles |
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Seaside Primary School
Freshbrook Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8DL |
1.6 miles |
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North Lancing Primary School
Mill Road, Adur, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0PT |
1.87 miles |
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The Globe Primary Academy
Irene Avenue, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9NZ |
2.07 miles |
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Eastbrook Primary Academy
Manor Hall Road, Southwick, Brighton, West Sussex, BN42 4NF |
2.2 miles |
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Boundstone Nursery School
Upper Boundstone Lane, Lancing, BN15 9QX |
2.3 miles |
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Mile Oak Primary School
Graham Avenue, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2WN |
2.48 miles |
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Peter Gladwin Primary School
Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2PA |
2.73 miles |
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Brackenbury Primary School
Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2LA |
2.73 miles |
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St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2LA |
2.76 miles |
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Sompting Village Primary School
White Styles Road, Sompting, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0BU |
2.85 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Church Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1LB |
2.87 miles |
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Benfield Primary School
255 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1XS |
3.04 miles |
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Sompting Abbotts School
Church Lane, Lancing, BN15 0AZ |
3.1 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lancing College
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1.32 miles |
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Shoreham College
|
1.43 miles |
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Shoreham Academy
Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6YT |
1.47 miles |
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Springboard Education
55 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8AN |
2.04 miles |
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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, West Sussex, BN15 9QZ |
2.23 miles |
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Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Chalky Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2WS |
2.55 miles |
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Hill Park School
Foredown Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2FU |
2.76 miles |
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Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
Selborne Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2JX |
3.54 miles |
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Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre
52 - 54 Windsor Road, Worthing, West Sussex, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2LY |
3.58 miles |
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Seadown School
Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BE |
3.9 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE High School
Sackville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8BG |
3.95 miles |
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The Lioncare School
87 Payne Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5HD |
3.98 miles |
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King's School
Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN |
4.02 miles |
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Bohunt School Worthing
65a Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8AH |
4.21 miles |
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Educate U
Unit 2, 58c Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6JT |
4.27 miles |
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Blatchington Mill School
Nevill Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BW |
4.32 miles |
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Brighton and Hove Clinic School
14-18 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4FH |
4.33 miles |
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Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BN |
4.36 miles |
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Brighton Forward Ltd
28a Teville Road, Worthing, BN11 1UG |
4.37 miles |
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Worthing High School
South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7AR |
4.52 miles |