How many pupils does Swiss Gardens Primary School have?

Swiss Gardens Primary School has 358 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Swiss Gardens Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Swiss Gardens Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023).

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

43% of pupils at Swiss Gardens Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Swiss Gardens Primary School?

Swiss Gardens Primary School is located at Swiss Gardens, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WH.

Swiss Gardens Primary School

Swiss Gardens, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WH

Good

Inspected 16 May 2023

Good

Ofsted

43%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

358

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Swiss Gardens Primary School

Swiss Gardens Primary School is a community school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 358 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 358 / 420 (85%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 May 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

14%

Free school meals

4.4%

EAL

2.0%

SEN support

14.0%

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)

43%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

14.6%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

22.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

10.65

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

£47,228

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£25 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.4 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.

£6,161

Spend per pupil

£5,900

Income per pupil

54%

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: Swiss Gardens, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WH
Phone: 01273453176
Headteacher: Naomi Welsh
Website: www.swissgardens.w-sussex.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Swiss Gardens Primary School?: Swiss Gardens Primary School is a community school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Swiss Gardens Primary School have?: Swiss Gardens Primary School has 358 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Swiss Gardens Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Swiss Gardens Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023).
How does Swiss Gardens Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 43% of pupils at Swiss Gardens Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Swiss Gardens Primary School?: Swiss Gardens Primary School is located at Swiss Gardens, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WH.

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