Holmbush Primary Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 2–11 · Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Holmbush Primary Academy is a primary school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex for ages 2–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 22 November 2023. West Sussex has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2018 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- West Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 222 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 15.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 22 November 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils are polite, respectful and kind in this highly aspirational and inclusive school.”
- “They are proud and happy to be part of their welcoming community.”
- “Behaviour is positive, supported by warm relationships.”
To improve
- “While there are high expectations for all, these have not been fully realised in external test results.”
- “In the most recent results, writing remained a weakness by the end of Year 6, so this has been a focus for trustees and leaders.”
- “The school has placed significant focus on improving writing outcomes by the end of Year 6, which were below national expectations in 2023.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 January 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 43% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 23 first-preference applications, 24 offers in total, 23 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2018 to 2026, as West Sussex published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
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Straight-line distance, in West Sussex.
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- St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School 0.9 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Eastbrook Primary Academy 0.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Buckingham Park Primary School 1.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Shoreham Beach Primary School 1.4 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Swiss Gardens Primary School 1.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Seaside Primary School 3.1 mi Not judged Last distance published