Holmbush Primary Academy
Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holmbush Primary Academy is a primary school in Shoreham-by-Sea for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 4th of 6 primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2018, report published 6 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
Pupils are polite, respectful and kind in this highly aspirational and inclusive school. They are proud and happy to be part of their welcoming community. Behaviour is positive, supported by warm relationships. Staff's support for pupils' emotional well-being is a strength of the school. Many pupils have made impressive improvements in their behaviour. Everyone feels safe and highly included in school life. From table tennis to netball, there are endless ways for pupils to stay active at playtime. Pupils are proud to represent the school in inclusive sports events and competitive matches. Local trips enrich pupils' learning. Residential activities, including a trip to France, build resilience and widen pupils' understanding of the world. The school supports pupils to develop into leaders. Roles including head boy and girl, play leader and anti- bullying ambassador give pupils opportunities to take on responsibility. Disadvantaged pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are particularly well represented in these roles. While there are high expectations for all, these have not been fully realised in external test results. In the most recent results, writing remained a weakness by the end of Year 6, so this has been a focus for trustees and leaders. As a result of well-targeted support, pupils are now meeting expectations with greater success.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, lesson activities do not support pupils to understand and learn the essential knowledge identified in curriculum planning. This means that pupils might not learn and remember key content, which can stop them achieving highly. The school must ensure that activities are precisely designed to help pupils securely learn key content across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
222 pupils on roll, with places for 226
Schools near Holmbush Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Mile Oak Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Susan Stickley
- Phone
- 01273592471
- Address
- Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 141906
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.