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The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
Atlantic Drive, Sovereign Harbour South, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 5SW, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.9 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
422
Capacity
438
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England/Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, which is above the national average. However, only 2% of students reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it ranks better than 74% of schools across the UK, making it a competitive choice in East Sussex.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2018Older 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.6%
White Other7.6%
Black African5.0%
Mixed Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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50.79028, 0.31921 · BN23 5SW
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN149523
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thehaven.e-sussex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2018.
Is The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School a good school?
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School scores 22.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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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