Shoreham Academy Catchment Area
Shoreham Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1777 pupils, and a capacity of 1700 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,777
Pupils
1,700
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Shoreham Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Shoreham Academy is managed by West Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Shoreham Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YT
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 16.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135962
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Frequently Asked Questions — Shoreham Academy
Is Shoreham Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Shoreham Academy currently has 1777 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1700 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Shoreham Academy? ▾
Shoreham Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Shoreham Academy cover? ▾
Shoreham Academy is a secondary school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Shoreham Academy? ▾
Shoreham Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.