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Breakwater Academy
Valley Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9UT, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.8 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
163
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive 81% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out in East Sussex. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, it's worth noting that no pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, which may be a consideration for families seeking advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 81% | Top 11% 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 |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School supports development
92%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.3%
White Other6.1%
Mixed W+B African4.9%
Black African4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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50.79327, 0.03637 · BN9 9UT
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN143120
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitebreakwateracademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Breakwater Academy rated by Ofsted?
Breakwater Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2019.
Is Breakwater Academy a good school?
Breakwater Academy scores 76.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Breakwater Academy?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Breakwater Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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