Swiss Gardens Primary School
85%
Capacity
358
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Swiss Gardens Primary School
Swiss Gardens 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 358 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Swiss Gardens Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Naomi Welsh, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8337th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 11 in Adur.
Swiss Gardens Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 38 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 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 Swiss Gardens Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Science Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Adur, Swiss Gardens 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 | Swiss Gardens, Shoreham-by-Sea, Adur, BN43 5WH |
| Headteacher | Naomi Welsh |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 358 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.4% |
| School Capacity | 358 / 420 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8337th of 13,686
Nationally
1237th of 2,034
In South East
8th of 11
In Adur
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
2%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
110
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Swiss Gardens, Shoreham-by-Sea
Adur, BN43 5WH
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