St Peter's Catholic Primary School
92%
Capacity
193
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Adur community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 193 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Crees, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1955th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 11 in Adur.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Adur, St Peter's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sullington Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, Adur, BN43 6PJ |
| Headteacher | Kate Crees |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.9% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Jun 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1955th of 13,686
Nationally
267th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 11
In Adur
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
11%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
76
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Sullington Way, Shoreham-by-Sea
Adur, BN43 6PJ
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