Peacehaven Heights Academy
Hoddern Avenue, Peacehaven, BN10 7QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Peacehaven Heights Academy is a primary school in Peacehaven for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 54th of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2024, report published 19 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
Pupils have experienced a significant improvement in their education over the past two years. Staff hold consistently high expectations for every pupil. Pupils are keen to live up to the school's values, for instance by showing commitment to their learning. The school is adamant that special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) should not be a barrier to success. These high expectations are supporting pupils to achieve strongly. Children in early years settle in quickly. Staff provide clear and consistent routines to help children understand what is expected as they learn and play. This helps to create a secure foundation for positive behaviour throughout the school. Behaviour in classrooms is calm and focused. Pupils share the playground spaces with one another well. Pupils develop a sense of pride in their school community. They embrace opportunities to represent their school in sporting fixtures and debating competitions. Pupils enjoy taking part in community events such as bake sales and the fireworks display. Through the 'pupil parliament', they feel that they have a voice in the future of their school. Staff demonstrate the kind and respectful interactions that they encourage amongst pupils. Pupils know that they can always talk to staff about any worries or concerns.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not have as much depth of subject knowledge as in the strongest areas. As a result, their explanations are not as effective as in other areas of the curriculum, and pupils do not develop the same depth of knowledge. The school needs to ensure that teachers' knowledge of the curriculum is consistently strong across all subjects.
- Teachers do not always check for and correct pupils' misconceptions, or gaps in their understanding. This can lead to pupils' mistakes or misunderstandings not being addressed fully. The school needs to ensure that teachers routinely identify gaps in knowledge and address misconceptions swiftly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
339 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Peacehaven Heights Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telscombe Cliffs Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 62% met the expected standard |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Breakwater Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Saltdean Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| High Cliff Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Carla Botting
- Phone
- 01273575989
- Address
- Hoddern Avenue, Peacehaven, BN10 7QY
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 148961
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.