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 |
Seaford Head School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance across all areas. The school fosters an inclusive environment where students feel proud to belong, supported by strong leadership and governance. With high participation in after-school clubs and activities, as well as a commendable transition for sixth-formers to prestigious universities, the institution sets high standards for academic and personal conduct. The effective safeguarding measures in place contribute to an exemplary learning atmosphere where pupils thrive both academically and socially.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1448 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.73%
Girls: 48.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 122 | 120 | 242 |
| 8 | 137 | 129 | 266 |
| 9 | 132 | 113 | 245 |
| 10 | 111 | 133 | 244 |
| 11 | 114 | 118 | 232 |
| 12 | 82 | 48 | 130 |
| 13 | 51 | 38 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.9% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 13 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Seaford Head Community College | |
| 22 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2005 | Inspection |
| 29 Jun 2005 | Inspection |
| 19 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
| 19 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High standards of work and conduct set by the school
- Inclusive environment catering for SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Very high proportion of pupils progressing to education or training after 16
- Broad and ambitious curriculum enhancing student learning
- Meticulous subject planning based on latest research
- Strong focus on reading and developing writing skills
- Excellent pastoral care ensuring student safety and wellbeing
- Effective support systems for attendance monitoring
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.4% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.21 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.9 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 27.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 104 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 76 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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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 |