City Academy Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road, Whitehawk, Brighton, BN2 5FLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
City Academy Whitehawk is a primary school in Brighton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 75 schools in Brighton and Hove. It ranks 25th of 34 primary schools in Brighton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 18 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), feel valued and cared for. The school treats all of its pupils as unique. Pupils feel a sense of care and value consistently from all staff. The majority of the school's pupils are disadvantaged in some way. The school ensures this is a motivation, not an excuse. Pupils thrive in a culture of high expectations, strive to rise to them and generally learn well. Pupils' current achievement in mathematics is stronger than the low 2023 key stage 2 national test results. Pupils behave with respect and kindness. The school has exceptionally high expectations for conduct. Pupils share these expectations of themselves. This is evident in their impeccable classroom behaviour and joyful atmosphere among pupils of all ages at breaktimes. Pupils told inspectors about the school's expectations and explained, 'they make us feel like we are welcome,' and 'they check attendance every day, and there has to be a reason'. Pupils feel safe because of the school's robust work. The 'Keeping Myself Safe' units are part of the school's routine personal development curriculum and help pupils feel secure in their community. Pupils are quick to identify their trusted adults and understand how to get help and be heard. As a result, the focus on mental and physical health is evident in pupils' language, attitudes and actions across the school.
What the school should improve
- The impact of the curriculum is not yet fully evident in mathematics. This means that pupils do not achieve as well as they could by the end of key stage 2. The school must ensure that staff continue to follow the planned curriculum, carefully check what pupils remember over time and address gaps swiftly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
46 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
323 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near City Academy Whitehawk
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 33% met the expected standard |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 60% met the expected standard |
| Elm Grove Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Brighton College Prep School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Florella Scozzafava
- Phone
- 01273681377
- Address
- Whitehawk Road, Whitehawk, Brighton, BN2 5FL
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- URN
- 139677
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.