Seadown School

URN: 135691 • Worthing BN11 2BE

Overview

Name
Seadown School
URN
135691
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Samantha Norton (since 2025)
Telephone
01903608750
Website
Visit
Address
Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road, Worthing BN11 2BE

Summary

Seadown School is an independent special school located in Worthing, West Sussex, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 6 to 16. With a current enrolment of 29 students and a capacity of 31, the school focuses on supporting children with a range of needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. The school has maintained an OFSTED rating of 'Good' as of July 2024, reflecting its commitment to providing quality education.

The school adopts a trauma-informed approach, utilizing the Thrive framework to enhance students' mental health and wellbeing. Seadown School emphasizes the importance of building positive relationships, ensuring that each pupil is valued as an individual. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and thematic, tailored to the interests and skills of the students, which helps them to develop their talents and potential.

Seadown's dedicated staff provide a variety of tailored interventions aimed at addressing learning gaps while fostering social and emotional development. The school strives to equip pupils with the confidence and resilience needed to thrive in their future pathways, promoting a sense of community and belonging among its students.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
6 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
31
Pupils
29
Boys
17
Girls
12
FSM %
Open date
2008-09-10
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-07-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 29 17 12 31
2024-09-11 30 18 12 31
2023-09-11 29 20 9 31 0.00
2022-09-11 29 20 9 31 0.00
2021-09-11 26 19 7 30 0.00
2020-09-11 26 21 5 30 0.00

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