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Shoreham Academy

State school · Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,755 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,755 ·
Religion
Christian
Local authority
West Sussex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jim Coupe

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Glebe Primary School 20 %
Buckingham Park Primary School 18 %
Eastbrook Primary Academy 15 %
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School 11 %
OtherUnkn 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Holmbush Primary Academy 8 %
Shoreham Beach Primary School 7 %
Swiss Gardens Primary School 6 %
St Peter's Catholic Primary School 2 %
St Nicolas CofE Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
69%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
83%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.18
LA avg.
33.37
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
96
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,755
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Kingston Lane
Shoreham-by-Sea
West Sussex
BN43 6YT
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Telephone: 01273 274100

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.shoreham-academy.org

Local authority: West Sussex County Council

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School data & information Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6YT
1,755 Pupil numbers
16 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
96 Number of teachers
38 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
83%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
52.30
LA avg.
46.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.56 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 287 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 126 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 280 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 284 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
9%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.18
LA avg.
33.37
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 12 B
Psychology GCE A level 21 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 7 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 20 C
Mathematics GCE A level 13 B
Law GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 7 B
Economics GCE A level 7 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 31 B
Biology GCE A level 8 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Shoreham Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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