High Cliff Academy
URN: 140385 • Newhaven BN9 9FD
Overview
- Name
- High Cliff Academy
- URN
- 140385
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carla Botting (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01273041471
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Southdown Road, Newhaven BN9 9FD
Summary
High Cliff Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Newhaven, East Sussex, with a current enrolment of 162 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is part of the STEP Community, which emphasizes a commitment to anti-racism, diversity, and inclusivity. High Cliff Academy aims to provide high-quality education, ensuring that every child is supported to reach their full potential in communication, literacy, and mathematics.
The academy promotes a positive learning environment, encouraging students to aspire to greatness and recognize the importance of each moment in their educational journey. The school offers various activities, including residential trips and community events, fostering a strong sense of belonging and engagement among students and families.
High Cliff Academy also prioritizes attendance and punctuality, celebrating students' achievements in these areas. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events, such as open days and fairs, to strengthen the community ties and support their children's education. For more information, visit their website at [highcliffacademy.org](https://highcliffacademy.org/).
The academy promotes a positive learning environment, encouraging students to aspire to greatness and recognize the importance of each moment in their educational journey. The school offers various activities, including residential trips and community events, fostering a strong sense of belonging and engagement among students and families.
High Cliff Academy also prioritizes attendance and punctuality, celebrating students' achievements in these areas. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events, such as open days and fairs, to strengthen the community ties and support their children's education. For more information, visit their website at [highcliffacademy.org](https://highcliffacademy.org/).
Useful links
- Governor information (governance)
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- 20 Oct Half Term Break (calendar)
- 15 Oct Open Day 2025 (calendar)
- 15 Oct Open Day 2025 (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Harbour Primary and Nursery School (57.8)
- Denton Community Primary School and Nursery (54.1)
- Meeching Valley Primary School (50.2)
- Breakwater Academy (49.4)
- Southdown Junior School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 162
- Boys
- 91
- Girls
- 71
- FSM %
- 34.60
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 162 | 91 | 71 | 210 | 34.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 187 | 106 | 81 | 240 | 35.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 250 | 138 | 112 | 240 | 38.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 250 | 138 | 112 | 240 | 38.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 213 | 112 | 101 | 240 | 36.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 185 | 100 | 85 | 240 | 31.40 |
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