Peacehaven Community School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Greenwich Way Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RB |
| Phone | 01273581100 |
| Reference Number | 144661 |
Peacehaven Community School, which was inspected for the first time under section 5 of the Education Act 2005, has received a 'Good' rating across all evaluated domains. The school is part of Swale Academies Trust and has shown notable improvement under the guidance of its leadership and the trust's support. Pupils' achievements are rising, with strong engagement in their learning and a positive school culture that emphasizes respect and responsibility. The provision for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is particularly commendable, providing them with an inclusive educational experience similar to their peers. While the overall effectiveness of the school is positive, there are areas identified for improvement, particularly regarding the breadth of subject offerings in key stage 4, especially concerning the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) subjects. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the consistency of teaching quality across all subjects, which the leadership team acknowledges and is actively working to address. This reflects a committed approach to developing both the staff and curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 903 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.39%
Girls: 49.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 86 | 94 | 180 |
| 8 | 96 | 88 | 184 |
| 9 | 91 | 95 | 186 |
| 10 | 86 | 93 | 179 |
| 11 | 96 | 78 | 174 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.5% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Sep 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 16 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Peacehaven Community School | |
| 16 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Mar 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with high ambitions for pupils' achievements.
- Inclusive atmosphere with excellent support for SEND students.
- Calm and orderly environment with high expectations for behaviour.
- Wide range of extra-curricular opportunities for student engagement.
- Effective personal development program promoting well-being and community service.
- Strong subject expertise in key areas such as English and physical education.
Areas for Improvement
- Need to increase the proportion of pupils studying EBacc subjects at key stage 4.
- Inconsistent teaching quality across some subjects.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.6% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 91 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 66 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 34 | 1 |
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