The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 36% 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 373
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Dowling
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hoddern Avenue, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 7QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Peacehaven Heights Academy?
Peacehaven Heights Academy currently has 373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Peacehaven Heights Academy take?
Peacehaven Heights Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Peacehaven Heights Academy?
Peacehaven Heights Academy is in Peacehaven, BN10 7QY, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Peacehaven Heights Academy have a sixth form?
No, Peacehaven Heights Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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