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Peacehaven Community School
Greenwich Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8RB, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.5 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
903
Capacity
890
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates a solid performance in GCSE outcomes, achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 79% nationally. While 52% of students reach grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving higher grades, as only 33% attain grade 5 or above. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, though its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 26% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 40.1 | Bottom 21% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
White Other4.0%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Other0.9%
Black African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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50.79613, 0.00304 · BN10 8RB
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN144661
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.phcs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Peacehaven Community School rated by Ofsted?
Peacehaven Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is Peacehaven Community School a good school?
Peacehaven Community School scores 25.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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 Peacehaven Community School in GCSEs?
Peacehaven Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.1. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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