Shoreham Academy
Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YT · West Sussex · secondary school
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4th of 38 secondary schools in West Sussex we can score, 40 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 — 7.9/10 against 827 of them, against 8.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.9 · 77 | 30% | 2.30 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.56 · 86 | 25% | 2.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.3 · 75 | 10% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shoreham Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.56 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,759 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,700. 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
With an Outstanding rating from 2024, what specific strategies are used to maintain this standard for new cohorts? How does the school support pupils in transitioning from Key Stage 3 to 4 given the high attainment figures?
What Ofsted said about Shoreham Academy
Overview
Shoreham Academy is judged as outstanding across all inspection categories, succeeding in its mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’. The school delivers a rigorous, broad curriculum supported by excellent teaching, resulting in high achievement for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive on an ‘extremely well-designed curriculum’ that prepares them thoroughly for national examinations and future destinations.
- ‘Excellent teaching’ involves systematic knowledge building, clear modelling, and direct addressing of misconceptions.
- The ‘character education’ programme and ‘Going extra’ events build pupils’ confidence, resilience, and independence excellently.
- Staff ensure the needs of pupils with SEND are ‘identified, understood and met extremely well’, enabling them to learn alongside peers.
- High expectations for behaviour are maintained consistently, supported by a ‘focused and vibrant atmosphere’ and strong attendance.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.3 |
| 2024/25 | 54.8 |
| 2025/26 | 51.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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