Seahaven Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Newhaven, East Sussex
Seahaven Academy is a secondary school in Newhaven, East Sussex for ages 11–16 (academy sponsor led). East Sussex has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2017 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Haven Way, Newhaven, BN9 9TD
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- East Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 701 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 36.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 11 November 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy coming to this harmonious school.”
- “Its inclusive ethos fosters a clear sense of belonging among pupils and staff.”
- “Consequently, pupils feel a real sense of community here.”
To improve
- “However, at times, there are some inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is adapted to support pupils' learning.”
- “While attendance is improving, some pupils still do not attend as often as they should.”
- “However, sometimes the adaptations made for pupils with specific barriers to learning are not refined enough to help them learn as well as they could.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 January 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 40.3 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 105 first-preference applications, 155 offers in total, 105 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Year 7 2017 to 2026, as East Sussex published it, drawn on the map
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in East Sussex.
- Peacehaven Community School 1.8 mi Good Last distance published
- Seaford Head School 3.6 mi School remains Outstanding Last distance published
- Priory School 5.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- King's Academy Ringmer 7.6 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Willingdon Community School 8.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Ratton School 9.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- The Eastbourne Academy 10.0 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Chailey School 10.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published