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Shinewater Primary School

Academy converter · Eastbourne · BN23 8ED

Ages 3–11 · 393 pupils · East Sussex

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

50%

Overall absence

7.5%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-16

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

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)50%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
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 absence7.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.1%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
5.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
357

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

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

39

Places offered

43

1st-preference offers

39

Total preferences (any rank)
63
Preferred offers (top 3)
39
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

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 fill87%

393 pupils · 450 places

Pupils on roll
393
Boys / girls
202 / 191
School capacity
450
Capacity fill
393 / 450 (87%)
Free school meals
41.9%
FSM pupils
157
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

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: SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Swale Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Evason

Location

Address
Milfoil Drive, Langney
Postcode
BN23 8ED
Town
Eastbourne
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Eastbourne
Constituency
Eastbourne
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 3–11, in Eastbourne, East Sussex, 393 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 41.9%.

Open schools in Eastbourne
35
Primary schools in Eastbourne
19
Academies among open schools in Eastbourne
63% (22)
Open schools in BN23
8
Primary in BN23
5
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220
Primary in East Sussex LA
144

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 EastbourneNear BN23

  • Stone Cross School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Pevensey · BN24 5EF · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM16.5%
    • Demand1.33

    0.5 miles away

  • West Rise Primary School and Nursery

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN23 7SL · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM32.0%
    • Demand0.94

    0.7 miles away

  • Heron Park Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN22 9EE · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM38.0%
    • Demand0.90

    0.8 miles away

  • Langney Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN23 7EA · East Sussex

    Ages 2–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM28.4%
    • Demand1.02

    1.2 miles away

  • Oakwood Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN22 0SS · East Sussex

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM36.4%
    • Demand0.95

    1.2 miles away

  • Parkland Infant School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN22 9QJ · East Sussex

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM27.0%
    • Demand1.03

    1.2 miles away

  • Parkland Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN22 9QJ · East Sussex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM38.3%

    1.2 miles away

  • Hankham Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Pevensey · BN24 5AY · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM29.9%
    • Demand0.88

    1.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Helen Evason
Telephone
01323762129
Website
http://www.shinewaterprimary.co.uk

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