The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 381
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 63%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Trust
- AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Russell Wood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whitehawk Road, Whitehawk, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5FL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mark's CofE Primary School
Primary · 712m away
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Primary · 713m away
St Luke's Primary School
Primary · 940m away
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
Special school · 1.0km away
Elm Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brighton College Prep School
Independent · 1.2km away
Brighton College
Independent · 1.2km away
Queen's Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is City Academy Whitehawk's Ofsted rating?
City Academy Whitehawk was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend City Academy Whitehawk?
City Academy Whitehawk currently has 381 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does City Academy Whitehawk take?
City Academy Whitehawk caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is City Academy Whitehawk?
City Academy Whitehawk is in Brighton, BN2 5FL, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does City Academy Whitehawk have a sixth form?
No, City Academy Whitehawk does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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