Shoreham Academy vs Shoreham College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 453 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shoreham Academy
Shoreham-by-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,759 students
Shoreham College
Shoreham by Sea · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
331 students
| Measure | Shoreham Academy Shoreham-by-Sea, South East | Shoreham College Shoreham by Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #153 of 679 | #101 of 679 |
| National rank | #614 of 4,090 | #366 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 1,759 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,759 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 67% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.8 | 56.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.4% | 64.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.8% | 85.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.01 | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | 35.4 | – |
| town | Shoreham-by-Sea | Shoreham by Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shoreham-academy.org | www.shorehamcollege.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shoreham College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 80.1).
- •Shoreham Academy is the larger school with 1,759 students compared with 331.
- •Shoreham Academy is a academy school while Shoreham College is a independent 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 Shoreham Academy better than Shoreham College?
On the Success Index (England), Shoreham College ranks higher (86.8 vs 80.1 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 Shoreham Academy and Shoreham College?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Shoreham-by-Sea and Shoreham by Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shoreham Academy: 1,759. Shoreham College: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shoreham Academy and Shoreham College rank in South East?
Shoreham Academy is 153rd of 679 and Shoreham College is 101st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).