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High Cliff Academy
Southdown Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9FD, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.9 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
162
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it better than 92% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 76% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which ranks it in the top 21% nationally. However, it may be worth noting that no pupils reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, it presents a positive option for parents seeking a high-quality educational environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
Black African3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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50.78693, 0.04164 · BN9 9FD
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN140385
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitehighcliffacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is High Cliff Academy rated by Ofsted?
High Cliff Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2018.
Is High Cliff Academy a good school?
High Cliff Academy scores 91.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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