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Seal Primary Academy

Selsey · West Sussex · PO20 0BN. primary · Academy sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Published snapshot

Figures come from the same West Sussex index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.

Ofsted overall
Good
KS2 RWM expected
64%
Attainment 8
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English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 05/12/2023. Open Ofsted report

Common questions

Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.

What is Seal Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Seal Primary Academy has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 05/12/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Seal Primary Academy's Key Stage 2 results?

Published DfE figures show 64% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.

Where is Seal Primary Academy?

Seal Primary Academy is in Selsey (PO20 0BN), West Sussex. URN 138071.

How do I compare Seal Primary Academy with nearby schools?

Open School Compass with Seal Primary Academy shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.

Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 17 October 2023). Open the full PDF for context.

Seal Primary Academy continues to be a good school. The headteacher of this school is Melanie Strachan. This school is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the chief executive officer, Karen Roberts, and overseen…

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Community & parents

Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE provides a thorough curriculum package for 3-16 year olds, with the integrated Jigsaw Resilience programme boosting this key skill at Primary, and the Jigsaw Families Programme offering significant support for parents and carers.

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Seal Primary Academy
URN: 138071
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Selsey
Postcode: PO20 0BN
Ofsted overall: Good (05/12/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/138071/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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