Cuckmere House School

URN: 142146 • Seaford BN25 4BA

Overview

Name
Cuckmere House School
URN
142146
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE SABDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
51.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Donnelly (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01323691000
Website
Visit
Address
Eastbourne Road, Seaford BN25 4BA

Summary

Cuckmere House School, located in Seaford, East Sussex, is an academy special converter dedicated to supporting boys with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. With a current enrolment of 85 pupils, the school prides itself on creating a nurturing and stable environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Approximately 68.2% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse socio-economic context of the community it serves.

The school operates under the 'Head, Heart, Hand' philosophy, which informs its engaging and challenging curriculum aimed at fostering independence, resilience, and self-motivation among students. Cuckmere House School emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with students, parents, and the local community, ensuring that everyone feels valued and empowered.

As part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust, Cuckmere House collaborates with other special schools to share resources and best practices, enhancing educational outcomes for all pupils. The school is committed to helping students develop self-regulation strategies and achieve their full potential in a supportive and caring environment.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
6 - 16
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
THE SABDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
Pupils
85
Boys
85
Girls
0
FSM %
68.20
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 85 85 0 68.20
2024-09-11 81 80 1 64.20
2023-09-11 88 87 1 64.80
2022-09-11 88 87 1 64.80
2021-09-11 84 84 0 64.30
2020-09-11 78 78 0 55.10

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