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Peacehaven Community School

State school · Peacehaven, BN10 8RB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 903 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
903 ·
Local authority
East Sussex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Rachel Henocq

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School 33 %
Peacehaven Heights Primary School 23 %
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery 23 %
Saltdean Primary School 11 %
OtherUnkn 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Harbour Primary and Nursery School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
30.2%
LA avg.
42.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
60
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.44 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

903
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Greenwich Way
Peacehaven
East Sussex
BN10 8RB
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Telephone: 01273 581100

Email: office.pcs@webmail.digitalbrain.com

Website: http://www.phcs.org.uk

Local authority: East Sussex County Council

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School data & information Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8RB
903 Pupil numbers
22.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
60 Number of teachers
15 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
30.2%
LA avg.
42.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
40.10
LA avg.
43.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.21 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 5
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 175 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 170 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Peacehaven Community School is a mainstream school with a SEN unit. Their SEN unit has a capacity of 22 and has 22 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.44 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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