How many pupils does Seaside Primary School have?

Seaside Primary School has 620 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

75% of pupils at Seaside Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Seaside Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Seaside Primary School is part of NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Seaside Primary School?

Seaside Primary School is located at Freshbrook Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8DL.

Seaside Primary School

Freshbrook Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8DL

Not rated

Inspected 4 March 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

75%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

620

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Seaside Primary School

Seaside Primary School is an academy converter in Lancing, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 620 pupils on roll. It is part of NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 620 / 630 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 March 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

11.3%

Free school meals

9.8%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

12.9%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

75%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

8.0%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

24.52

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

25.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

20.77

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

£46,630

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,180 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.72

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,235

Spend per pupil

£5,579

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Freshbrook Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8DL
Phone: 01903876300
Head Teacher: Lee Murley
Website: www.seaside.w-sussex.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Seaside Primary School?: Seaside Primary School is an academy converter in Lancing, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Seaside Primary School have?: Seaside Primary School has 620 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Seaside Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 75% of pupils at Seaside Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Seaside Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Seaside Primary School is part of NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Seaside Primary School?: Seaside Primary School is located at Freshbrook Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8DL.

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