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Seaford Head School
Arundel Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4LX, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.6 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,448
Capacity
1,555
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school excels in providing a strong educational experience, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.4, placing it in the top 32% nationally. A commendable 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 84% enter the EBacc, indicating a robust curriculum. However, while 59% of students progress to university, only 15% gain entry to top-third institutions, suggesting room for improvement in supporting high-achieving students.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.4 | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 84% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 107 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.9%
White Other3.7%
Black African2.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.77077, 0.11794 · BN25 4LX
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN138473
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.seafordhead.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Seaford Head School rated by Ofsted?
Seaford Head School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2017.
Is Seaford Head School a good school?
Seaford Head School scores 83.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Seaford Head School in GCSEs?
Seaford Head School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.4. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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