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Seahaven Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Mark Newnham-Reeve (Principal)

corporate_fareUNITED LEARNING TRUST

location_onNewhaven, BN9 9TD

language Visit Website phone 01273517601

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Inspected 2025

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Students

754

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Attainment 8

42.7

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GCSE Rank

#21 in East Sussex

#2,457 of 4,024 nationally

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Seahaven Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Newhaven, serving ages 11-16. Assessed at Expected standard by Ofsted on its latest Report Card inspection.

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School Summary

Seahaven Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newhaven, East Sussex, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 701 pupils on roll, of whom 36% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7, placing the school #21 in East Sussex and #2,457 of 4,024 nationally. 45.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Expected standard. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Expected standard, behaviour and attitudes Expected standard, personal development Expected standard, and leadership and management Expected standard.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 19.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

42.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

45.40%

Grade 4+ E&M

64.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.1%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)60.30%

Triple Science Entry19.10%

EBacc Slot Score12.4 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

40.3

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

39.60%

Grade 4+ E&M

64.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.0%

Entering EBacc38.10%

EBacc APS3.53

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.2

Grade 5+ E&M

40.40%

Entering EBacc42.60%

EBacc APS3.6

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.51

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.24

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.1

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.48

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

85.1%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships4.3%

Employment2.8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9.9%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#2,757 / 4,024	#22	#2,457	#1
2025	#2,988 / 3,948	#21	#2,802	#1
2024	#2,556 / 4,450	#18	#2,904	#2,123
2023	#2,712 / 4,321	#17	#2,799	#2,093
2022	#1,800 / 4,199	#14	#1,970	#1,633
2019	#2,359 / 2,711	#17	#2,490	#2,053
2018	#1,676 / 2,537	#14	#2,102	#1,083

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 November 2025

Inspection Report

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10 November 2021

Inspection Report

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09 November 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2025-11-11

S5 Inspection REIF Report Card

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Curriculum & Teaching

Expected standard

Achievement

Expected standard

Attendance & Behaviour

Expected standard

Personal Development

Expected standard

Inclusion

Expected standard

Leadership & Governance

Expected standard

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2021-11-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2016-11-09

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2012-09-12

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

16.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

8.7%(65 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 745 pupils. During this period, there were 122 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 16.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	745	122	16.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	752	169	22.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	763	102	13.4%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	769	97	12.6%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	770	257	33.4%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	733	215	29.3%	6.6%	6
2022/23 (Spring term)	754	322	42.7%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	782	163	20.8%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	756	97	12.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	755	110	14.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	752	167	22.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	700	44	6.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	704	22	3.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	710	50	7.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	659	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	659	51	7.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	667	63	9.4%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	611	42	6.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	627	36	5.7%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	629	37	5.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	563	45	8.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	560	26	4.6%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	571	40	7.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	515	33	6.4%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	515	24	4.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	515	29	5.6%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 45 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 30 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 24 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

58%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

64%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

64%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree17%

agree28%

disagree8%

strongly disagree31%

not applicable68%

Neither agree nor disagree17%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree32%

disagree14%

strongly disagree12%

don't know1%

Neither agree nor disagree11%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree30%

agree29%

Neither agree nor disagree18%

disagree12%

strongly disagree11%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree37%

agree25%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

disagree14%

strongly disagree17%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree36%

agree27%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

Neither agree nor disagree9%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree32%

agree26%

disagree8%

strongly disagree18%

not applicable6%

Neither agree nor disagree11%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes43%

no57%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree16%

agree20%

disagree12%

strongly disagree39%

Don't know2%

Neither agree nor disagree10%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes65%

no35%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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