Seaford Head School

URN: 138473 • Seaford BN25 4LX

Overview

Name
Seaford Head School
URN
138473
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
SEAFORD LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
76.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Robert Ellis (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01323891623
Website
Visit
Address
Arundel Road, Seaford BN25 4LX

Summary

Seaford Head School is a mixed secondary academy located in Seaford, East Sussex, with a current enrolment of 1,448 students and a capacity of 1,555. The school is committed to academic excellence, as evidenced by its outstanding GCSE outcomes, with over 96% of Year 11 students achieving at least five GCSEs. The recent OFSTED inspection confirmed the school’s outstanding status across all areas, highlighting exceptional teaching, exemplary student behaviour, and strong leadership.

The school places a strong emphasis on student well-being and personal development, fostering values of kindness, compassion, and social justice among its students. Seaford Head offers a broad curriculum designed to prepare students for ambitious career pathways, supported by an excellent pastoral team and enhanced SEND provisions.

Community engagement is also a key focus, with students encouraged to contribute positively both within the school and the wider community. Upcoming events, such as a careers fair and a sixth form open evening, further demonstrate the school’s commitment to providing opportunities for student growth and development.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
SEAFORD LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1555
Pupils
1448
Boys
749
Girls
699
FSM %
19.20
Open date
2012-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1448 749 699 1555 19.20
2024-09-11 1408 730 678 1555 17.70
2023-09-11 1387 714 673 1555 13.50
2022-09-11 1387 714 673 1555 13.50
2021-09-11 1400 726 674 1200 11.80
2020-09-11 1333 697 636 1200 8.90

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