The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England/Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp 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)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 25.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ros Collett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Atlantic Drive, Sovereign Harbour South, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 5SW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTollgate Community Junior School
Primary · 766m away
St Catherine's College
Secondary · 937m away
Langney Primary Academy
Primary · 968m away
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School
Primary · 1.3km away
West Rise Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Roselands Infants' School
Primary · 2.1km away
Stafford Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Anderida Learning Centre
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School?
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School take?
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School?
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School is in Eastbourne, BN23 5SW, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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