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Shoreham Academy
Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6YT, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.1 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,777
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.8, placing it in the top 16% nationally. An impressive 82% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 5% progress to top-third universities. The school also boasts a high parent satisfaction rate, reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 89.1, indicating it outperforms 89% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.8 | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 82% | Top 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 65% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 48% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 37% | Top 23% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 48% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 128 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
White Other3.1%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black African0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.83691, -0.24558 · BN43 6YT
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN135962
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.shoreham-academy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Shoreham Academy rated by Ofsted?
Shoreham Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2024.
Is Shoreham Academy a good school?
Shoreham Academy scores 89.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Shoreham Academy in GCSEs?
Shoreham Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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