SchoolScoresPeacehaven Community School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Greenwich Way, Peacehaven, BN10 8RB
01273 581100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
134 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
East Sussex comparisons use the 16 of its 26 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 82% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 46% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 47% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 75% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 58 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 91% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 51% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 102 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 54% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 70% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 58% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. East Sussex figures pool parents at the East Sussex schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
174 pupils in this year group.
33% — 9 points below the East Sussex average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 40.1 | 43.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
147 pupils in this year group.
86% — 4 points below the East Sussex average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 14% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 40% | 24% | 13% |
| Further education college | 34% | 44% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in East Sussex. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 176 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 176 |
| Of those, offered a place | 169 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 326 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 22 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.5% | 24.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 2.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 6.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 13% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2% | 9.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 38% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.9% | 25.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8 | 29.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 51% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 9.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.11% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 23rd highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 14% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 22nd highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 10% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 15th highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 46% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 13.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Seahaven Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 expected · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Peacehaven Community School's Ofsted rating?
Peacehaven Community School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 October 2023.
How did Peacehaven Community School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 13 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Peacehaven Community School?
83% of the 134 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Peacehaven Community School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Peacehaven Community School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 176 families put Peacehaven Community School as their first choice for 176 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 169 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144661.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.