Buckingham Park Primary School
79%
Capacity
480
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Buckingham Park Primary School
Buckingham Park Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Adur community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 480 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Buckingham Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kim Brown, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4176th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 11 in Adur.
Buckingham Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 128 applications for 46 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Buckingham Park Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cross Country, Tennis, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Adur, Buckingham Park Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Buckingham Road, Buckingham Park Primary, Shoreham-by-Sea, Adur, BN43 5UD |
| Headteacher | Kim Brown |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 480 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.4% |
| School Capacity | 480 / 610 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4176th of 13,686
Nationally
567th of 2,034
In South East
4th of 11
In Adur
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
128
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buckingham Park Primary School
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Contact Information
Buckingham Road, Buckingham Park Primary, Shoreham-by-Sea
Adur, BN43 5UD
Buckingham Road, Buckingham Park Primary, Shoreham-by-Sea
Adur, BN43 5UD
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