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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Parent Pay (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Luke's Primary School (76.3)
- Downs Infant School (70.1)
- Saltdean Primary School (68.5)
- Balfour Primary School (67.9)
- St Nicolas CofE Primary School (66.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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