The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.4
5.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
84%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,448
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 19.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- SEAFORD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Robert Ellis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Arundel Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSeaford Head Community College
Secondary · Very close
Annecy Catholic Primary School
Primary · 320m away
Cuckmere House School
Special school · 821m away
Chyngton School
Primary · 1.1km away
Seaford Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cradle Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bowden House School
Special school · 1.5km away
St. John's School (Seaford)
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Seaford Head School a selective school?
No. Seaford Head School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Seaford Head School's Ofsted rating?
Seaford Head School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Seaford Head School?
Seaford Head School currently has 1,448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Seaford Head School take?
Seaford Head School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Seaford Head School?
Seaford Head School is in Seaford, BN25 4LX, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Seaford Head School have a sixth form?
Yes, Seaford Head School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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