Seaford Head School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Arundel Road, Seaford, BN25 4LXOpen in maps

Seaford Head School is a secondary school in Seaford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 2nd of 22 secondary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 September 2017, report published 17 October 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 November 2023

This is a very inclusive school. Pupils feel proud to belong. Exciting, well-attended clubs and activities bring together pupils and students of different ages. The school makes sure that all groups are involved. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. An extremely high proportion of pupils stay on in education, employment or training after the age of 16. Older students take on extra responsibility. They help younger pupils in lessons and set an excellent example around the school. An impressive number of sixth- formers secure places in the most prestigious universities. The school sets high standards for work and conduct. Staff make sure that everyone follows these. Behaviour in lessons is exemplary. The school's excellent pastoral team ensure that pupils are kept safe. Any incidents of bullying are picked up quickly. All this means that pupils can concentrate on their learning. Consequently, results in public examinations are very strong, at key stage 4 and in the sixth form. The school prioritises the education and support for pupils with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds to ensure they achieve exceptionally well.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

232 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.4

49.4, 3.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths50%

50%, 4.6 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths74.1%

74.1%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc84.1%

84.1%, 43.6 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.56

4.56, 0.47 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

88 students

Average point score per A level entry37.16

37.16, 2.16 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,461 pupils on roll, with places for 1,555

Eligible for free school meals18.5%

18.5%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.6%

5.6%, 16 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.2%

6.2%, 8.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Seaford Head School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Seahaven Academy4 milesReport card: Expected standardAttainment 8: 40.3
Peacehaven Community School5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 40.1
Willingdon Community School6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.0
The Cavendish School6 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 47.3
Ratton School6 milesReport card: Expected standardAttainment 8: 43.0

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
SEAFORD LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Robert Ellis
Phone
01323891623
Website
seafordhead.org
Address
Arundel Road, Seaford, BN25 4LX
Local authority
East Sussex
URN
138473

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.