The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 45.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sally Franceschi
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Valley Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9UT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarbour Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 584m away
Seahaven Academy
Secondary · 749m away
St Anne's School
Special school · 749m away
High Cliff Academy
Primary · 797m away
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
Peacehaven Community School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Breakwater Academy's Ofsted rating?
Breakwater Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Breakwater Academy?
Breakwater Academy currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Breakwater Academy take?
Breakwater Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Breakwater Academy?
Breakwater Academy is in Newhaven, BN9 9UT, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Breakwater Academy have a sixth form?
No, Breakwater Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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