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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- College Central (45.2)
- Cuckmere House School (45.2)
- Downshead School (45.2)
- Newlands Manor School (45.2)
- Newlands Pre-Preparatory School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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