Cradle Hill Community Primary School
URN: 114434 • Seaford BN25 3BA
Overview
- Name
- Cradle Hill Community Primary School
- URN
- 114434
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrea Keith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01323892773
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lexden Road, Seaford BN25 3BA
Summary
Cradle Hill Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Seaford, East Sussex, catering to children aged 4 to 11. With a current enrollment of 659 pupils and a capacity of 630, the school prioritises a supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and secure. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision, "Together we care, together we achieve," which underscores the importance of strong relationships among students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
The curriculum at Cradle Hill emphasizes not only the core subjects of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics but also Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE). The school promotes emotional well-being and character development through various initiatives, including beach safety, forest school activities, and sustainability lessons. According to the latest Ofsted report, pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities that enhance their understanding of local and national issues.
Cradle Hill is committed to fostering a sense of community and teamwork, encouraging kindness, honesty, respect, and resilience among its students. The school actively engages with families and the local community to ensure that children achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.
The curriculum at Cradle Hill emphasizes not only the core subjects of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics but also Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE). The school promotes emotional well-being and character development through various initiatives, including beach safety, forest school activities, and sustainability lessons. According to the latest Ofsted report, pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities that enhance their understanding of local and national issues.
Cradle Hill is committed to fostering a sense of community and teamwork, encouraging kindness, honesty, respect, and resilience among its students. The school actively engages with families and the local community to ensure that children achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- A Message from our SENCO (sen)
- Medical Consent Forms (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Pre-School Nursery Policies (other)
- Subject Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chyngton School (61.4)
- Seaford Primary School (57.8)
- Annecy Catholic Primary School (56.9)
- Annecy Catholic Primary School (50.2)
- Chyngton School (39.1)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 659
- Boys
- 344
- Girls
- 315
- FSM %
- 16.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 659 | 344 | 315 | 630 | 16.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 656 | 332 | 324 | 630 | 16.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 616 | 329 | 287 | 630 | 14.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 616 | 329 | 287 | 630 | 14.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 596 | 315 | 281 | 600 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 562 | 292 | 270 | 500 | 7.30 |
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