Shinewater Primary School

About Shinewater Primary School

Shinewater Primary School is an academy converter in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 419 pupils on roll. It is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 January 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

419 / 450 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 January 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8ED

Phone

01323762129

Headteacher

Helen Evason

Website

http://www.shinewaterprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shinewater Primary School?

Shinewater Primary School is an academy converter in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Shinewater Primary School have?

Shinewater Primary School has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Shinewater Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Shinewater Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 January 2022).

How does Shinewater Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Shinewater Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Shinewater Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Shinewater Primary School is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Shinewater Primary School?

Shinewater Primary School is located at Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8ED.