Holmbush Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hawkins Crescent Shoreham-by-Sea West Sussex BN43 6TN |
| Phone | 01273592471 |
| Reference Number | 141906 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 209 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.8%
Girls: 51.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| 2 | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| 3 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| 4 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| 6 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.7% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-01-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-04-08 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Holmbush Primary School | ||
| 2013-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-11-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-11-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. 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. | 108 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 141 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 107 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 141 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 71 | 63 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 141 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 115 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 115 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 141 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 52 | 48 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 71 | 57 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 141 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 92 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 141 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 81 | 50 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 141 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 91 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 141 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 82 | 51 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 141 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 77 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 141 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 137 | 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 | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | 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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -4.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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
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Herons Dale School
Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN |
0.05 miles |
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Glebe Primary School
Church Lane, Southwick, Brighton, West Sussex, BN42 4GB |
0.65 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Sullington Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PJ |
0.85 miles |
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St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PE |
0.9 miles |
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Eastbrook Primary Academy
Manor Hall Road, Southwick, Brighton, West Sussex, BN42 4NF |
0.94 miles |
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Mile Oak Primary School
Graham Avenue, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2WN |
0.94 miles |
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Buckingham Park Primary School
Buckingham Road, Buckingham Park Primary, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5UD |
1.12 miles |
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Peter Gladwin Primary School
Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2PA |
1.23 miles |
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St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2LA |
1.33 miles |
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Brackenbury Primary School
Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2LA |
1.34 miles |
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Shoreham Beach Primary School
Shingle Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5RH |
1.36 miles |
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Swiss Gardens Primary School
Swiss Gardens, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WH |
1.54 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Church Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1LB |
1.64 miles |
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Benfield Primary School
255 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1XS |
1.67 miles |
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Hangleton Primary School
Dale View, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8LF |
2.2 miles |
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Goldstone Primary School
Laburnum Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7JW |
2.32 miles |
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West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
Hangleton Way, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8BN |
2.48 miles |
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Hove Junior School
Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5JA |
2.49 miles |
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West Hove Infant School
Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5JA |
2.49 miles |
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Aldrington CofE Primary School
Eridge Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7QD |
2.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Shoreham Academy
Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6YT |
0.49 miles |
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Shoreham College
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0.77 miles |
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Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Chalky Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2WS |
1.01 miles |
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Hill Park School
Foredown Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2FU |
1.26 miles |
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King's School
Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN |
2.48 miles |
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Lancing College
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2.56 miles |
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The Lioncare School
87 Payne Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5HD |
2.6 miles |
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Blatchington Mill School
Nevill Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BW |
2.84 miles |
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Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BN |
2.92 miles |
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Brighton and Hove Clinic School
14-18 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4FH |
3.06 miles |
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Drive Preparatory School
101 The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6GE |
3.51 miles |
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Springboard Education
55 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8AN |
3.59 miles |
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South England International School
Wilbury Villas (office only), Hove, BN3 6AH |
3.68 miles |
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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, West Sussex, BN15 9QZ |
3.71 miles |
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The Montessori Place
45 Cromwell Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3ER |
3.71 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
The Upper Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6ND |
3.89 miles |
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Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
205 Dyke Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6EG |
4.21 miles |
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Brighton Girls GDST
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4.25 miles |
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Dorothy Stringer School
Loder Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6PZ |
4.5 miles |
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Varndean College
Surrenden Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6WQ |
4.52 miles |