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Holmbush Primary Academy

Academy converter · Shoreham-by-Sea · BN43 6TN

Ages 2–11 · 222 pupils · West Sussex

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

62%

Overall absence

4.4%

Admissions demand

1.07 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-01-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)62%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.1%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
158

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.07 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

32

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
84
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
4
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

222 pupils · 226 places

Pupils on roll
222
Boys / girls
110 / 112
School capacity
226
Capacity fill
222 / 226 (98%)
Free school meals
16%
FSM pupils
34
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
REAch2 Academy Trust
Headteacher
Miss Susan Stickley

Location

Address
Hawkins Crescent
Postcode
BN43 6TN
Town
Shoreham-by-Sea
County
West Sussex
Local authority
West Sussex
District
Adur
Constituency
East Worthing and Shoreham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, 222 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 16%.

Open schools in Shoreham-by-Sea
8
Primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea
6
Academies among open schools in Shoreham-by-Sea
50% (4)
Open schools in BN43
9
Primary in BN43
6
Open schools in West Sussex LA
338
Primary in West Sussex LA
226

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Shoreham-by-SeaNear BN43

  • Glebe Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Brighton · BN42 4GB · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM19.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • St Peter's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Shoreham-by-Sea · BN43 6PJ · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM8.5%
    • Demand0.97

    0.9 miles away

  • St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Shoreham-by-Sea · BN43 6PE · West Sussex

    Ages 2–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM11.5%
    • Demand0.98

    0.9 miles away

  • Eastbrook Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Brighton · BN42 4NF · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM20.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Mile Oak Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Brighton · BN41 2WN · Brighton and Hove

    Ages 4–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM30.1%
    • Demand0.98

    0.9 miles away

  • Buckingham Park Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Shoreham-by-Sea · BN43 5UD · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM15.4%
    • Demand1.00

    1.1 miles away

  • Peter Gladwin Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Brighton · BN41 2PA · Brighton and Hove

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM22.1%
    • Demand1.03

    1.2 miles away

  • St Nicolas CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Brighton · BN41 2LA · Brighton and Hove

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM18.0%
    • Demand0.94

    1.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Susan Stickley
Telephone
01273592471
Website
www.holmbushprimaryacademy.org.uk

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