Schools in Shoreham-by-Sea
8 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham Academy Academy sponsor led | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Buckingham Park Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holmbush Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Swiss Gardens Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Shoreham Beach Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herons Dale School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.