Shinewater Primary School, Eastbourne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Shinewater Primary School excels at supporting all children to succeed, whether they need extra help or are learning English as an additional language. The school creates a warm, welcoming environment where pupils develop strong social skills and confidence alongside solid academic progress. Your child will benefit from a carefully planned curriculum, specialist teaching in key areas, and a real focus on their wellbeing and personal development.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and those facing barriers to learning, with rapid identification of needs and targeted interventions
- Highly effective personal development programme with strong focus on wellbeing, including gardening, outdoor learning and community engagement
- Strong emphasis on reading, writing and communication with systematic phonics teaching from early years
- Calm, respectful school culture where behaviour is positive and bullying is addressed quickly
- Effective use of pupil premium funding to reduce barriers for disadvantaged pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Mini police initiative, gardening, outdoor learning, sports clubs, arts clubs, educational trips
Shinewater Primary School is a well-led primary school that prioritises the needs of all pupils, including those with additional support needs and disadvantaged pupils. The school creates a safe, calm environment where pupils thrive academically and personally.
At a Glance
41.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 64% to 70%. Maths has remained stable at around 68%. Writing has improved from 55% to 60%.
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
15
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
393 pupils
450 capacity
57 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Eastbourne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Eastbourne
Admissions Demand - East Sussex
Places available
5,643
Applications
4,708
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across East Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.87029%
Overall absence
21.36752%
Persistent absence
351
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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