Swiss Gardens Primary School
Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WH · West Sussex · primary school
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138th 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 4,265 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Swiss Gardens Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Zylo Performance Drama Club, Samba Drumming Club, SAMA Karate Club, Yoga, Harmonica Club, French & Italian Club, Film Club, and Choir. Sports options include Athletics, Rounders, Cricket, and Collection Dance. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 343 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and writing? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the wide range of extracurricular activities offered?
What Ofsted said about Swiss Gardens Primary School
Overview
Swiss Gardens Primary School is described as a ‘highly inclusive’ institution with an ‘exceptionally strong sense of community’. Pupils exhibit ‘exceptionally calm and settled’ behaviour and are ‘keen and enthusiastic learners’ who rise to meet high expectations.
Strengths
- The curriculum in early reading and mathematics is praised for its ‘careful thought’ and ‘precise teaching’, leading to pupils ‘achieving well’.
- Staff maintain ‘warm and supportive relationships’ with pupils, ensuring children feel safe and know how to report concerns.
- Leaders have established a ‘highly effective pastoral team’ that supports pupils with additional emotional or behavioural needs.
- There is a ‘love of reading’ fostered through an improved library and staff sharing a ‘vibrant range of stories’.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘broad offer of opportunities’ for cultural experience, including clubs and leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify ‘precisely enough the small steps of component knowledge’ in foundation subjects to ensure lesson activities are ‘precisely matched to the intended learning’.
- Teachers’ assessment of pupil understanding in foundation subjects needs to be more precise, mirroring the rigour seen in reading and mathematics.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that staff receive appropriate training, keep detailed records, and act quickly on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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