Breakwater Academy
Valley Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9UT
Not yet inspected
About Breakwater Academy
Breakwater Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newhaven, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 163 pupils on roll. It is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.4% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- East Sussex →
- School Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Age Range
- Ages 4–11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 163 / 210 (78%)
- Sixth Form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Religious Character
- Does not apply
Pupil profile
2023/24Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Results & performance
2023/24Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
SATs results (Key Stage 2)
Attendance
Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.
Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.
School finances
2024-25How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.
Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.
Contact Details
- Address
- Valley Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9UT
- Phone
- 01273514300
- Head Teacher
- Sally Franceschi
Academy Trust
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Breakwater Academy?
- Breakwater Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newhaven, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
- How many pupils does Breakwater Academy have?
- Breakwater Academy has 163 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- How does Breakwater Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
- 81% of pupils at Breakwater Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
- Is Breakwater Academy part of an academy trust?
- Yes — Breakwater Academy is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST.
- Where is Breakwater Academy?
- Breakwater Academy is located at Valley Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9UT.
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