Seaford Head School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Arundel Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4LX |
| Phone | 01323891623 |
| Reference Number | 138473 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1408 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.85%
Girls: 48.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 131 | 131 | 262 |
| 8 | 130 | 113 | 243 |
| 9 | 111 | 129 | 240 |
| 10 | 116 | 119 | 235 |
| 11 | 137 | 100 | 237 |
| 12 | 60 | 45 | 105 |
| 13 | 45 | 41 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.7% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-15 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-09-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Seaford Head Community College | ||
| 2010-09-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-06-29 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2004-01-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-09-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-06-29 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2004-01-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.47 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Annecy Catholic Primary School
Annecy Catholic Primary School, Sutton Avenue, SEAFORD, East Sussex, BN25 4LF |
0.2 miles |
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Chyngton School
Millberg Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3ST |
0.69 miles |
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Seaford Primary School
Wilkinson Way, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2JF |
0.76 miles |
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Cradle Hill Community Primary School
Lexden Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3BA |
0.89 miles |
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Alfriston School
North Road, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5XB |
3.14 miles |
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Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Acacia Road, Denton, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0QJ |
3.45 miles |
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High Cliff Academy
Southdown Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9FD |
3.52 miles |
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Harbour Primary and Nursery School
Church Hill, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9LX |
3.53 miles |
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Breakwater Academy
Valley Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9UT |
3.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cuckmere House School
Eastbourne Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4BA |
0.51 miles |
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Bowden House School
Firle Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2JB |
0.91 miles |
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Seahaven Academy
Haven Way, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9TD |
3.55 miles |