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Holmbush Primary Academy
Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.5 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
226
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy serves students aged 2-11 and demonstrates strong performance in key stage 2, where it ranks in the top 90% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. Although only 43% of students meet the expected standard and just 7% achieve a higher standard, the school benefits from a supportive community environment, making it a solid choice for parents in the area. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 17% of schools, suggesting there may be room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2018Older 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.1%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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50.84406, -0.24636 · BN43 6TN
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN141906
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Holmbush Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Holmbush Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2018.
Is Holmbush Primary Academy a good school?
Holmbush Primary Academy scores 16.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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