Buckingham Park Primary School
Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5UD · West Sussex · primary school
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105th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,143 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 3.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Buckingham Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in climbing, rifle shooting, fencing, sno-tubing, and abseiling, alongside The Big Draw and trips to Lodge Hill.
Getting in
The published school roll is 442 pupils against a stated capacity of 610. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Buckingham Park Primary School
Overview
Buckingham Park Primary School continues to be a good school, underpinned by values of empathy, perseverance, independence, creativity and collaboration. Leaders have designed an ambitious, broad and engaging curriculum that enables pupils to learn well, supported by strong relationships between adults and pupils.
Strengths
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and routinely revisit prior learning to ensure pupils understand how their learning builds on what they already know.
- Children in the early years get off to a strong start in learning to read, supported by a well-structured phonics programme and books that match their phonic knowledge.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), feel safe and are happy in this caring school, with bullying issues promptly sorted.
- Staff appreciate leaders’ care for their well-being, particularly regarding mindful approaches to workload and marking.
- Pupils’ personal development is fostered through activities such as visiting places of worship and tree planting, helping them respect different cultures and protect the environment.
Areas to improve
- In subjects beyond English and mathematics, pupils with SEND and those with additional needs are not always well supported to access the curriculum, meaning they do not always learn as well as they could.
- Leaders need to ensure that all teachers understand how to adapt learning to enable the most vulnerable pupils to learn the curriculum effectively alongside their peers.
- Staff recognise that there are currently limited roles for children to take on, which is being reviewed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff receiving weekly updates and concerns being followed up immediately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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