Shoreham Beach Primary School
Shingle Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5RHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shoreham Beach Primary School is a primary school in Shoreham-by-Sea for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 6th of 6 primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2015, report published 7 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Shoreham Beach Primary provides a nurturing environment in which pupils are kept safe. Pupils know they can trust adults to help them if they have any worries. The school has high expectations of all pupils' achievement and ensures these are met. Pupils look forward to the 'Funky Friday' events in which their learning is celebrated. The school has well-established rules and routines, which pupils learn to follow well. As a result, behaviour is orderly, both in class and at breaktimes. Through their time at the school, pupils learn to be increasingly resilient and how to take responsibility for helping others. Year 6 pupils acting as 'buddies' for the Reception Year children, or 'minnows', typifies the atmosphere at the school. The before- and after-school provision in the extra space in the converted bus on the playground is warmly welcomed by parents and carers. The well-planned curriculum ensures pupils achieve well academically and gain other important knowledge for later life. For example, they learn how to treat others fairly and about where they live on a narrow spit of land almost surrounded by water. Pupils are keen to talk about their role in taking care of the environment around them.
What the school should improve
- On a few occasions, teachers do not explain new learning in ways which ensure all pupils, especially those with SEND, understand it. This means that some pupils do not learn the curriculum content as well as others. The school should support staff in refining their work so that all pupils understand fully.
- There are a few instances where teachers' checks on how well pupils have understood new learning in class are not effective. As a result, gaps in their knowledge are not identified so that additional support can be provided to help them catch up. Staff need guidance on how to do this more consistently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Shoreham Beach Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
| Buckingham Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Swiss Gardens Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Glebe Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Darren Vallier
- Phone
- 01273462688
- Address
- Shingle Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5RH
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 125885
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.