City Academy Whitehawk

URN: 139677 • Brighton BN2 5FL

Overview

Name
City Academy Whitehawk
URN
139677
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
45.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Russell Wood (since 2025)
Telephone
01273681377
Website
Visit
Address
Whitehawk Road, Brighton BN2 5FL

Summary

City Academy Whitehawk is a mixed primary academy located in Brighton, serving a diverse student population of 381 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the phrase "Highest Expectations for All," emphasizing the importance of self-belief and skill development in core subjects such as reading, writing, and maths.

As part of the Aurora Academies Trust, City Academy Whitehawk offers a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to engage students' curiosity across various topics. The school places a strong emphasis on physical education, holding a Gold School Games Mark, and provides students with two hours of high-quality PE lessons each week, alongside numerous clubs and sporting opportunities.

The Headteacher, Russell Wood, is dedicated to the Whitehawk community and encourages open communication with parents and carers. The school welcomes visits from prospective families, aiming to create a collaborative environment that supports children's learning and well-being. For more information, parents can contact the school office directly.

Key details

LA
Brighton and Hove
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
381
Boys
181
Girls
200
FSM %
63.00
Open date
2013-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 381 181 200 420 63.00
2024-09-11 387 175 212 420 63.30
2023-09-11 396 183 213 420 65.90
2022-09-11 396 183 213 420 65.90
2021-09-11 394 183 211 420 62.50
2020-09-11 393 192 201 420 53.00

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