Peacehaven Community School

About Peacehaven Community School

Peacehaven Community School is an academy converter in Peacehaven, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 903 pupils on roll. It is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.3 (2025/26). 23.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

903 / 890 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 October 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

Staffing 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.

How 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

Greenwich Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8RB

Phone

01273581100

Acting Headteacher

Rachel Henocq

Website

http://www.phcs.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Peacehaven Community School?

Peacehaven Community School is an academy converter in Peacehaven, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Peacehaven Community School have?

Peacehaven Community School has 903 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Peacehaven Community School's Ofsted rating?

Peacehaven Community School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023).

How does Peacehaven Community School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Peacehaven Community School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.3 in 2025/26.

Is Peacehaven Community School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Peacehaven Community School is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Peacehaven Community School?

Peacehaven Community School is located at Greenwich Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8RB.