Peacehaven Community School
Peacehaven, BN10 8RB · East Sussex · secondary school
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16th of 24 secondary schools in East Sussex we can score, 26 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 915 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 26.9 · 10 | 30% | 0.30 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.21 · 65 | 25% | 1.63 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.3 · 13 | 10% | 0.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Peacehaven Community School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 32.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Anime, Film, Chess, Creative Writing, Poetry by Heart, Art, Warhammer, and Games Clubs. Sports include Netball, Boys and Girls Football, Rugby, and Park Run, alongside Dance. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 890 pupils against a stated capacity of 890. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the school at full capacity, how does the admissions process handle late applications? How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the positive Progress 8 score?
What Ofsted said about Peacehaven Community School
Overview
Peacehaven Community School is described as a “very inclusive” institution where the values of ‘aspire, believe, contribute, achieve’ are well established. The report highlights that pupils’ achievement is improving, with staff demonstrating high expectations and a shared ambition for student success. Parents and carers recognise the many improvements made, and the school provides an “impressive range of extra-curricular opportunities” that foster leadership and community pride.
Strengths
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “fully immersed in the same learning and enrichment activities as their peers.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious and well-sequenced,” with subject leaders carefully building pupils’ knowledge and understanding.
- Behaviour is generally respectful, creating a “calm and orderly” environment where staff quickly respond to concerns.
- There is a strong focus on literacy, with leaders providing extra support to help pupils become “more confident readers.”
- Personal development is comprehensive, preparing pupils well for “life in modern Britain” through careers advice and health education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all pupils access “ambitious and appropriate courses in key stage 4,” as achievement is not yet fully realised across all subjects.
- Leaders should continue providing high-quality professional development to ensure teaching quality is “consistently high across all subjects,” as some staff lack the pedagogical knowledge of the strongest.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.1 |
| 2024/25 | 40.1 |
| 2025/26 | 38.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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