The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 659
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Keith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lexden Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt. John's School (Seaford)
Special school · 714m away
Bowden House School
Special school · 762m away
Seaford Primary School
Primary · 921m away
Chyngton School
Primary · 988m away
Annecy Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Seaford Head Community College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Seaford Head School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Cuckmere House School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cradle Hill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cradle Hill Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cradle Hill Community Primary School?
Cradle Hill Community Primary School currently has 659 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cradle Hill Community Primary School take?
Cradle Hill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cradle Hill Community Primary School?
Cradle Hill Community Primary School is in Seaford, BN25 3BA, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cradle Hill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cradle Hill Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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