The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.1
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 903
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Rachel Henocq (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Greenwich Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Peacehaven Community School a selective school?
No. Peacehaven Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Peacehaven Community School's Ofsted rating?
Peacehaven Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Peacehaven Community School?
Peacehaven Community School currently has 903 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Peacehaven Community School take?
Peacehaven Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Peacehaven Community School?
Peacehaven Community School is in Peacehaven, BN10 8RB, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Peacehaven Community School have a sixth form?
No, Peacehaven Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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