How many pupils does Seahaven Academy have?

Seahaven Academy has 745 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Seahaven Academy's Ofsted rating?

Seahaven Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 November 2021).

How does Seahaven Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Seahaven Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.7 in 2025/26.

Is Seahaven Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Seahaven Academy is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Seahaven Academy?

Seahaven Academy is located at Haven Way, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9TD.

Seahaven Academy

Haven Way, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9TD

Good

Inspected 10 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

42.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

745

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Seahaven Academy

Seahaven Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newhaven, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 745 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 November 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.7 (2025/26). 36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 745 / 900 (83%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 November 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

36.4%

Free school meals

13.6%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

20.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.7

Attainment 8

141 pupils

45.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

64.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

83%

Sustained destination

76%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.6%

Overall absence

31.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +9.6 vs 2023/24

16.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.1 vs 2023/24

12.01

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.7 vs 2023/24

£55,094

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,296 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

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

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,005

Spend per pupil

£8,913

Income per pupil

54%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Haven Way, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9TD
Phone: 01273517601
Principal: Mark Newnham-Reeve
Website: http://www.seahavenacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

UNITED LEARNING TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

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Teacher of English - plus potential TLR as Asst SENCO or Director of Year

PermanentFull time£36,400 - £53,040 (FTE) · · Potential TLR for the right candidate - £3596

Closes 15 Nov 2026View & apply

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Teacher of Maths - plus potential TLR as Asst SENCO or Director of Year

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Seahaven Academy?: Seahaven Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newhaven, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Seahaven Academy have?: Seahaven Academy has 745 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Seahaven Academy's Ofsted rating?: Seahaven Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 November 2021).
How does Seahaven Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Seahaven Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.7 in 2025/26.
Is Seahaven Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Seahaven Academy is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Seahaven Academy?: Seahaven Academy is located at Haven Way, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9TD.

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