Seal Primary Academy
Selsey, PO20 0BN · West Sussex · primary school
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78th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.3/10 against 3,328 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seal Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Cooking, Musical Theatre, Dance, Computing, and Gardening. Sports and arts options include Rounders, Choir, Chess, and Lego. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 294 pupils against a stated capacity of 413. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum balance the wide range of clubs with core academic time?
What Ofsted said about Seal Primary Academy
Overview
Seal Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are taught to ‘aspire, believe and achieve’. The inspection confirms that staff work highly effectively to deliver an ambitious curriculum, creating an ethos where pupils feel safe, supported, and behave exceptionally well.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘behave exceptionally well’, showing respect and focusing well on lessons within a supportive community.
- The curriculum follows a ‘logical and coherent sequence’, with local relevance such as learning about smuggling history and coastal erosion.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, with tailored support ensuring pupils who fall behind ‘improve quickly’ and develop a ‘tangible love of reading’.
- Teachers ‘present information clearly’, breaking learning into smaller steps and modelling new concepts to help all pupils, including those with special educational needs, understand unfamiliar ideas.
- Pupils benefit from ‘wider development and character-building opportunities’, such as the ‘wild beach’ curriculum, which teaches resilience, teamwork, and safety.
Areas to improve
- In ‘some less-well-established subjects’, lesson activities ‘do not always help pupils understand and remember the curriculum’, resulting in lower attainment than expected. The school must support staff to consistently provide work that meets the curriculum’s ambitious aims.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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