Best 3 Secondary schools in Lewes – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Seaford Head School (Secondary) in Seaford; Peacehaven Community School (Secondary) in Peacehaven; Seahaven Academy (Secondary) in Newhaven — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Seaford Head School, Peacehaven Community School and Seahaven Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Seaford, East Sussex, Peacehaven, East Sussex and Newhaven, East Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Seaford Head School), published Oct 2017. The lowest is 2 (Peacehaven Community School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Peacehaven Community School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,100, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as SEAFORD LEARNING TRUST, Swale Academies Trust and UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	Seaford Head School BN25 4LX	Peacehaven Community School BN10 8RB	Seahaven Academy BN9 9TD
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Seaford East Sussex BN25 4LX	Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RB	Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9TD
Latest Ofsted	1 17 Oct 2017	2 12 Nov 2023	2 13 Jan 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1555	890	900
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	SEAFORD LEARNING TRUST	Swale Academies Trust	UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website	www.seafordhead.org	www.phcs.org.uk	www.seahavenacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01323891623	01273581100	01273517601
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Seaford Head School

BN25 4LX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 4LX
Ofsted: 1 17 Oct 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SEAFORD LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.seafordhead.org
Telephone: 01323891623

Peacehaven Community School

BN10 8RB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Peacehaven
East Sussex
BN10 8RB
Ofsted: 2 12 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Swale Academies Trust
Website: www.phcs.org.uk
Telephone: 01273581100

Seahaven Academy

BN9 9TD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Newhaven
East Sussex
BN9 9TD
Ofsted: 2 13 Jan 2022
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.seahavenacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01273517601

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.