Breakwater Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Address | Valley Road, BN9 9UT |
| School Website | https://breakwateracademy.org/ |
| Telephone | 1273514300 |
| URN | 143120 |
School Census
| Total | 164 |
| Girls/Boys | 79/85 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.2%/51.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 71 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/05/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/05/2019 | Good |
| 05/03/2014 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -1.1 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | 1.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 1.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.3 |
| Writing Progress | -2.0 |
| Maths Progress | 1.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 8 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Harbour Primary and Nursery School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Hill, , BN9 9LX
High Cliff Academy
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Southdown Road, , BN9 9FD