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Seaford Head School

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Seaford Head School

Arundel Road, Seaford, BN25 4LX

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

49.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.4%
Basics 9-5
49.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

49.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.846.4
2023/2450.246.4
2024/2549.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.360.00
2023/24+0.470.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
84.1%
EBacc APS
4.56
EBacc 9-5
25.0%
EBacc 9-4
34.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.16
A*-A Grades
33.2%
A*-B Grades
58.3%
AAB+ %
27.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 101 students entered

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About Seaford Head School

Seaford Head School is a secondary school in Seaford, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.4. The school has around 1,448 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Arundel Road, Seaford, BN25 4LX | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Seaford Head School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Sept 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Seaford Head School

What is Seaford Head School's Ofsted rating?
Seaford Head School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Seaford Head School's latest exam results?
Seaford Head School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Seaford Head School located?
Seaford Head School is a secondary school in Seaford, East Sussex (BN25 4LX).
How many pupils attend Seaford Head School?
Seaford Head School has around 1,448 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Seaford Head School with other schools?
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