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Peacehaven Community School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Peacehaven Community School
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Peacehaven Community School
- Secondary
- Peacehaven BN10 8RB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� achievement is now improving. Staff are ambitious for their pupils and support them to do well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils conduct themselves respectfully. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils say that bullying happens occasionally.
Qualifications and Training: Pupils benefit from teachers鈥� strong subject expertise. Some subjects, like English and physical education, are particularly strong because they are expertly taught.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders prioritise developing staff鈥檚 knowledge of how to teach most effectively by providing high-quality training.
Strengths and Challenges: A few subjects are not quite at this level. Leaders should continue to provide high-quality professional development to ensure that the quality of teaching is consistently high across all subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers recognize the many improvements that the school has made.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents about their child's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers recognize the many improvements that the school has made.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils trust staff to quickly respond to any concerns raised. Leaders handle conflicts and concerns effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Over recent years, leaders, well supported by the trust, have put in place many actions to improve the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say that bullying happens occasionally. They trust staff to quickly respond to any concerns raised.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff go the extra mile to make sure pupils are safe, happy, and well supported.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides pupils with an impressive range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are encouraged to participate in productions, sporting events, and a wide selection of clubs.
Career Counselling Services: A strong careers programme is in place, including work experience, links with employers, and timely advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for their next steps and for life in modern Britain.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive a high-quality, adapted curriculum that successfully allows them to complete similar learning as their peers.
Subjects Offered: All pupils study a wide range of subjects in key stage 3. At key stage 4, a low proportion of pupils study the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) suite of subjects.
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Peacehaven Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 917 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 15.1 | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 48% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 23.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 22.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 35.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 17.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 11.2% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.19 | 2.45 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 85% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 36.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 10.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 22% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.19% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.72% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 27.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 38.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 18.53% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 10.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 14.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 2.74 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 79.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 76.03% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 39.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 11.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 19.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Peacehaven Community School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1