Peacehaven Heights Academy
Peacehaven, BN10 7QY · East Sussex · primary school
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42nd of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.9/10 against 2,056 of them, against 5.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Peacehaven Heights Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils perform in the play Matilda and attend a Year 6 residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 339 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school support pupils who are not yet reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential programme? How does the academy ensure consistent progress for pupils across different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Peacehaven Heights Academy
Overview
Pupils have experienced a "significant improvement in their education" over the past two years, supported by staff who hold "consistently high expectations for every pupil." The school fosters a positive community where children settle quickly, behave well, and feel they have a voice through initiatives like the ‘pupil parliament’. Leaders have instilled a culture of high expectations and shared purpose, ensuring that barriers to success, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are actively addressed.
Strengths
- Reading is central to the improvement journey, with staff trained to support early readers and weaker readers receiving "precise extra support" to build confidence.
- The curriculum is ambitious and designed to enhance "cultural understanding as well as their academic knowledge," with careful adaptations ensuring all pupils can access learning.
- Attendance has seen a "sustained reduction in pupils’ absence" due to a detailed approach that identifies and overcomes potential barriers.
- Pupils develop a strong sense of pride and community, embracing opportunities in sports, debating, and local events while benefiting from a "caring and supportive ethos."
- Leaders and the trust provide effective support and challenge, helping to keep staff workload manageable while delivering improvements.
Areas to improve
- Teachers in a few subjects lack the "depth of subject knowledge" found in stronger areas, leading to less effective explanations and shallower pupil understanding.
- Teachers do not always check for and correct pupils’ misconceptions, allowing gaps in knowledge to persist; the school must ensure these are identified and addressed swiftly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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