Is Holmbush Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 22 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 144th of 215 primary schools in West Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Holmbush Primary Academy's SATs results?

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

How do I apply for a place at Holmbush Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Holmbush Primary Academy 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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Holmbush Primary Academy

Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN

Local ranking144th of 215 primary schools in West Sussex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

226

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 22 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 43.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 64.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 14

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 204
Boys: 110 (50%)
Girls: 112 (50%)
Capacity: 226 (98% full)
SEND: 22.1%
FSM Eligible: 13.8%
EAL: 1.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 18.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,776/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.1%
Mixed Other: 1.5%
White Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Asian Indian: 0.5%
Asian Chinese: 0.5%

95.1%

White British

1.5%

Mixed Other

1.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01273592471

head@holmbushprimaryacademy.org.uk

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Hawkins Crescent

Shoreham-by-Sea, South East

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Administrative

URN: 141906
UKPRN: 10049292
Establishment No.: 2166
Trust: REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST

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