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Seaford Head School

State school · Seaford, BN25 4LX
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,448 pupils

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,448 ·
Local authority
East Sussex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Robert Ellis

Entrance

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

Seaford Primary School 30 %
Cradle Hill Community Primary School 27 %
Chyngton School 24 %
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.
Annecy Catholic Primary School 7 %
Alfriston School 2 %
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
63%
LA avg.
49%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

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

School
58.2%
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.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
37.72
LA avg.
32.91
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
89
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,448
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

What the school says

Seaford Head School is an extremely successful and oversubscribed 11-18 school. We are committed to ensuring all our children enjoy coming to school and achieve to their full potential. The combination of support and challenge that our staff provide ensures that all our students make outstanding progress and attain the very highest standards. We have very high expectations with regard to attendance, behaviour and uniform and believe that achievement in all areas of school life should be rewarded and celebrated.

Contact the school

Address

Arundel Road
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 4LX
Get directions

Telephone: 01323 891623

Email: reception@seafordhead.org

Website: http://www.seafordhead.org

Local authority: East Sussex County Council

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School data & information Seaford Head School Arundel Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4LX
1,448 Pupil numbers
19.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
89 Number of teachers
7 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
58.2%
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
50.20
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)

0.47 Score Above average
≈ 16% 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 178 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 115 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 231 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 226 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 6
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 116 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 116 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
32.7%
LA avg.
13.4%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
37.72
LA avg.
32.91
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (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
Sociology GCE A level 11 A
Psychology GCE A level 24 B
Physics GCE A level 19 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 A
Mathematics GCE A level 21 A
History GCE A level 7 B
Geography GCE A level 13 B
English Literature GCE A level 14 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 7 B
English Language GCE A level 9 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 A
Chemistry GCE A level 10 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 7 B
Biology GCE A level 12 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 6 C
Mathematics GCE AS level 5 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Seaford Head School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
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