The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- 35% 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 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
- 162
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 34.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Carla Botting
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Southdown Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9FD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is High Cliff Academy's Ofsted rating?
High Cliff Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend High Cliff Academy?
High Cliff Academy currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does High Cliff Academy take?
High Cliff Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is High Cliff Academy?
High Cliff Academy is in Newhaven, BN9 9FD, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does High Cliff Academy have a sixth form?
No, High Cliff Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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