Chyngton School, based in Seaford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Chyngton School currently has around 354 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.5% boys and 43.5% girls. Around 29.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Millberg Road, Seaford, BN25 3ST |
| Website: | http://www.chyngtonschool.org |
| Telephone: | 01323893281 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Amy Clarke |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149252 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/05/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 354 |
| Number of Boys: | 200 |
| Number of Girls: | 154 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.70% | 282 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 8 |
| African | 2.00% | 7 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chyngton School Millberg Road , BN25 3ST | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chyngton School Millberg Road , BN25 3ST | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School Lexden Road , BN25 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Annecy Catholic Primary School , Sutton Avenue BN25 4LF | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Sutton Avenue , BN25 4LF | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Head School Arundel Road , BN25 4LX | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaford Head Community College Arundel Road , BN25 4LX | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands School Eastbourne Road , BN25 4NP | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Pre-Preparatory School Eastbourne Road , BN25 4NP | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Manor School Sutton Place , BN25 3PL | - not rated | 639 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuckmere House School Eastbourne Road , BN25 4BA | - not rated | 741 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| East Quinton School Eastbourne Road , BN25 4BA | - not rated | 741 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.