Buckingham Park Primary School

URN: 134791 • Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5UD

Overview

Name
Buckingham Park Primary School
URN
134791
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kim Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01273453515
Website
Visit
Address
Buckingham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5UD

Summary

Buckingham Park Primary School is a larger than average community school located in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 480 pupils and a capacity for 610. The school prides itself on providing a caring and supportive environment where children can feel safe and happy while pursuing their educational potential. Central to the school's ethos are its core values of Empathy, Perseverance, Independence, Creativity, and Collaboration (EPIC), alongside the Buckingham B's, which encourage students to Be Kind, Be Safe, and Be their Best.

The school places a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of its pupils, promoting their physical, mental, and emotional health through a dedicated inclusion team and various support services. Buckingham Park also focuses on developing essential communication skills, enabling students to articulate their thoughts and engage confidently with their peers.

Community involvement is highly valued, with the school actively encouraging parental engagement and participation. Buckingham Park Primary School aims to foster responsible citizenship among its students, preparing them to make positive contributions to society.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
610
Pupils
480
Boys
225
Girls
255
FSM %
14.40
Open date
2008-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 480 225 255 610 14.40
2024-09-11 525 243 282 610 14.50
2023-09-11 551 274 277 610 15.80
2022-09-11 551 274 277 610 15.80
2021-09-11 552 282 270 570 13.20
2020-09-11 539 282 257 570 10.20

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