Shoreham Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Kingston Lane Shoreham-by-Sea West Sussex BN43 6YT |
| Phone | 01273274100 |
| Reference Number | 135962 |
Shoreham Academy has reaffirmed its status as an outstanding school in its recent inspection, reflecting a high-quality education suitable for all students. The academy successfully implements a well-structured curriculum that enables pupils to excel academically and develop strong personal qualities. The school atmosphere is positive, supported by engaged staff and effective behavior management. With a strong focus on equality, pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), thrive and achieve exemplary results. This inspection marked the first routine assessment for the academy following its exemption status since 2012, providing an insightful context into its sustained excellence.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1777 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.74%
Girls: 46.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 156 | 144 | 300 |
| 8 | 174 | 154 | 328 |
| 9 | 167 | 130 | 297 |
| 10 | 152 | 146 | 298 |
| 11 | 150 | 137 | 287 |
| 12 | 91 | 65 | 156 |
| 13 | 65 | 46 | 111 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.7% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 30 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Rigorous and highly effective curriculum.
- Excellent teaching leading to high pupil achievement.
- Strong focus on personal development and character education.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Consistent high expectations for both academic and behavioral standards.
- Robust professional development for staff.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 77.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.45 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.78 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 164 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 84 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 74 | 11 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Glebe Primary School
Church Lane, Southwick, Brighton, West Sussex, BN42 4GB |
0.18 miles |
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Herons Dale School
Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN |
0.48 miles |
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Holmbush Primary Academy
Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN |
0.49 miles |
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Eastbrook Primary Academy
Manor Hall Road, Southwick, Brighton, West Sussex, BN42 4NF |
0.74 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Sullington Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PJ |
0.77 miles |
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St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PE |
0.87 miles |
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Shoreham Beach Primary School
Shingle Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5RH |
1.06 miles |
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Buckingham Park Primary School
Buckingham Road, Buckingham Park Primary, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5UD |
1.1 miles |
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Brackenbury Primary School
Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2LA |
1.26 miles |
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Mile Oak Primary School
Graham Avenue, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2WN |
1.27 miles |
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St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2LA |
1.3 miles |
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Peter Gladwin Primary School
Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2PA |
1.31 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Church Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1LB |
1.43 miles |
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Swiss Gardens Primary School
Swiss Gardens, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WH |
1.47 miles |
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Benfield Primary School
255 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1XS |
1.57 miles |
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Hangleton Primary School
Dale View, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8LF |
2.28 miles |
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Goldstone Primary School
Laburnum Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7JW |
2.3 miles |
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Hove Junior School
Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5JA |
2.37 miles |
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West Hove Infant School
Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5JA |
2.37 miles |
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West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
Hangleton Way, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8BN |
2.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Shoreham College
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0.28 miles |
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Hove Micro-School
221 Manor Hall Road, Southwick, BN42 4NR |
1.11 miles |
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Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Chalky Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2WS |
1.28 miles |
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Hill Park School
Foredown Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2FU |
1.35 miles |
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The Lioncare School
87 Payne Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5HD |
2.51 miles |
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King's School
Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN |
2.63 miles |
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Lancing College
|
2.66 miles |
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Blatchington Mill School
Nevill Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BW |
2.86 miles |
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Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BN |
2.89 miles |
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Brighton and Hove Clinic School
14-18 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4FH |
2.9 miles |
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Drive Preparatory School
101 The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6GE |
3.44 miles |
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Springboard Education
55 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8AN |
3.47 miles |
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The Montessori Place
45 Cromwell Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3ER |
3.6 miles |
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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, West Sussex, BN15 9QZ |
3.7 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
The Upper Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6ND |
3.83 miles |
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Brighton Girls GDST
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4.11 miles |
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Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
205 Dyke Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6EG |
4.12 miles |
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Dorothy Stringer School
Loder Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6PZ |
4.53 miles |
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Varndean College
Surrenden Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6WQ |
4.57 miles |
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Patcham High School
Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB |
4.77 miles |