Seaford Head School, based in Seaford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Seaford Head School currently has around 1448 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 33% who stay in school sixth forms and 43% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Arundel Road, Seaford, BN25 4LX |
| Website: | http://www.seafordhead.org |
| Telephone: | 01323891623 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Robert Ellis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138473 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/09/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1555 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1448 |
| Number of Boys: | 749 |
| Number of Girls: | 699 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.90% | 1172 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 54 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 42 |
| African | 2.30% | 34 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 29 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 25 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 13 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 10 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Annecy Catholic Primary School , Sutton Avenue BN25 4LF | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Sutton Avenue , BN25 4LF | - not rated | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chyngton School Millberg Road , BN25 3ST | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chyngton School Millberg Road , BN25 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaford Primary School Wilkinson Way , BN25 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community 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 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaford Head Community College Arundel Road , BN25 4LX | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micklefield School Sutton Avenue , BN25 4LP | - not rated | 350 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Manor School Sutton Place , BN25 3PL | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshead School Southdown Road , BN25 4JS | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Manor School Southdown Road , BN25 4JS | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Eastbourne Road , BN25 4NP | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.