SchoolScoresSt Peter's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sullington Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6PJ
01273 454066 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 13 January 2026 , published 19 April 2026.
In short: 4 strong, 3 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
West Sussex comparisons use the 9 of its 225 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 216 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 80% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 77% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 86% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 89% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 88% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 87% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND Joint 4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 62% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 77% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 79% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 95% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 34%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. West Sussex figures pool parents at the West Sussex schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
24 pupils in this year group.
79% — 19 points above the West Sussex average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 96% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Nicolas and St Mary CofE Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Buckingham Park Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shoreham Beach Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swiss Gardens Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holmbush Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glebe Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastbrook Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mile Oak Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Peter Gladwin Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brackenbury Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 13 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 strong, 3 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Peter's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
98% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Peter's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Peter's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put St Peter's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149293.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.