The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 565
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peter Ediss
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Telscombe Cliffs Way, Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 7DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Telscombe Cliffs Academy?
Telscombe Cliffs Academy currently has 565 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Telscombe Cliffs Academy take?
Telscombe Cliffs Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Telscombe Cliffs Academy?
Telscombe Cliffs Academy is in Peacehaven, BN10 7DE, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Telscombe Cliffs Academy have a sixth form?
No, Telscombe Cliffs Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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