Buckingham Park Primary School vs Shoreham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham Park Primary School
Shoreham-by-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
442 students
Shoreham Academy
Shoreham-by-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,759 students
| Measure | Buckingham Park Primary School Shoreham-by-Sea, South East | Shoreham Academy Shoreham-by-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1599 of 2,471 | #153 of 679 |
| National rank | #9362 of 15,697 | #614 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 442 | 1,759 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 1,759 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | Shoreham-by-Sea | Shoreham-by-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.buckinghamparkschool.co.uk | www.shoreham-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Shoreham Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 43.6).
- •Shoreham Academy is the larger school with 1,759 students compared with 442.
- •Buckingham Park Primary School is a local authority school while Shoreham Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buckingham Park Primary School better than Shoreham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shoreham Academy ranks higher (80.1 vs 43.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buckingham Park Primary School and Shoreham Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Shoreham-by-Sea and Shoreham-by-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckingham Park Primary School: 442. Shoreham Academy: 1,759. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckingham Park Primary School and Shoreham Academy rank in South East?
Buckingham Park Primary School is 1599th of 2,471 and Shoreham Academy is 153rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).