Is Swiss Gardens Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 99th of 215 primary schools in West Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Swiss Gardens Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 43% of pupils at Swiss Gardens Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Swiss Gardens Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Swiss Gardens Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Swiss Gardens Primary School

Swiss Gardens, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WH

Local ranking99th of 215 primary schools in West Sussex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 May 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 43.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 49.0%
Maths (Expected): 68.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 64.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 53

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 358
Boys: 175 (51%)
Girls: 168 (49%)
Capacity: 420 (82% full)
SEND: 15.9%
FSM Eligible: 14.0%
EAL: 4.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 14.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,161/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.4%
Mixed Other: 3.4%
White Other: 3.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Black African: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Asian Other: 0.8%

85.4%

White British

3.4%

Mixed Other

3.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01273453176

office@sgprimary.co.uk

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Swiss Gardens

Shoreham-by-Sea, South East

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Administrative

URN: 125914
UKPRN: 10079776
Establishment No.: 2173

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