Shoreham Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Shoreham Academy.

Shoreham-By-Sea, BN436YT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.56
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 83.3%
Continue in education or training
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Sustained employment
71.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 36.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
7 February 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kingston Lane
Shoreham-By-Sea, BN436YT
Phone
1273274100
Website
shoreham-academy.org

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135962
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YT
Website
http://www.shoreham-academy.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,700 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,755
Free School Meals
17.4% (305 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (65 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
41.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
36.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
36%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
150 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
83.3 (+31.3 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
39.0 (+19.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.3 (+12.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.56 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
110 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
219
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,755 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(29 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Applied Sciences (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)
Law (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Confidence Creativity Respect Enthusiasm Determination Hard Work Integrity Excellence Polite Resilient Independent Disciplined Engaged

This ethos is our expression of our Christian roots, in schools which are fully inclusive and both welcome and respect students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal describes Shoreham Academy as a vibrant and thriving 11-18, non-selective academy at the heart of the communities of Shoreham and Southwick, where staff and students strive to be the best they can be and where students are to be confident, responsible and articulate individuals with the skills and knowledge to succeed.

Curriculum Highlights

Education with Character Literacy and Reading Reading policy and literacy strategies implemented across the school Every child in Year 7 and Year 8 is gifted a book each year Shoreham Academy Literacy Policy

Admissions Criteria

PAN for Year 7 is 300 students per year. Admissions for Years 7–11 are co-ordinated by West Sussex Admissions. The deadline for Year 7 places for September 2026 was Friday 31 October 2025 (11.59pm). Sixth Form external intake has a Published Admissions Number of 30 places (max 180). All students, whether progressing from our own Year 11 or joining from other schools, must meet the same academic entry standards.

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