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Shoreham Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Jim Coupe

corporate_fareUNITED LEARNING TRUST

location_onShoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YT

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,734

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Attainment 8

54.8

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GCSE Rank

#4 in West Sussex

#490 of 3,216 nationally

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Shoreham Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Shoreham-by-Sea, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Shoreham Academy is an academy sponsor led in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,777 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8, placing the school #4 in West Sussex and #490 of 3,216 nationally. 65.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 31.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 52.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

65.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)31.6%

Entering EBacc47.90%

EBacc APS5.01

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47.40%

EBacc APS4.8

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.79

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS5.08

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.72

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.44

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.4%

Achieving A*–A22.2%

Achieving A*–B52.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.5%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate80.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate88.60%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate80.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 February 2024

Inspection Report

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30 May 2012

Inspection Report

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28 June 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-02-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-05-30

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-04-25

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.4%(25 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,777 pupils. During this period, there were 38 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,777	38	2.1%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,778	41	2.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,751	37	2.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,755	40	2.3%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,771	48	2.7%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,733	43	2.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,734	48	2.8%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,746	25	1.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,764	18	1.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,787	18	1.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,803	25	1.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,789	20	1.1%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,796	12	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,797	31	1.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,773	2	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,773	10	0.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,781	13	0.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,688	8	0.5%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,688	13	0.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,709	26	1.5%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,606	8	0.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,616	11	0.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,633	23	1.4%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,584	18	1.1%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,595	16	1.0%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,611	9	0.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 92 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 88 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 72 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 51 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 43 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree48%

agree33%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree41%

disagree22%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree28%

disagree9%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes31%

no69%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree43%

agree27%

disagree14%

strongly disagree13%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree55%

agree34%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree53%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree39%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree37%

agree37%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Christian)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in West Sussex

Downlands Community School

St Paul's Catholic College

St Oscar Romero Catholic School

Tanbridge House School

St Philip Howard Catholic School

Bishop Luffa School, Chichester