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Buckingham Park Primary School
Buckingham Road, Buckingham Park Primary, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5UD, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.0 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
480
Capacity
610
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, with a community ranking better than 40% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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50.83851, -0.27058 · BN43 5UD
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN134791
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckingham Park Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Buckingham Park Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2013.
Is Buckingham Park Primary School a good school?
Buckingham Park Primary School scores 40.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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