Denton Community Primary School and Nursery vs Seahaven Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Newhaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
Seahaven Academy
Newhaven · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
701 students
| Measure | Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Newhaven, South East | Seahaven Academy Newhaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1983 of 2,471 | #445 of 679 |
| National rank | #12029 of 15,697 | #2785 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 232 | 701 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 701 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75.3% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newhaven | Newhaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dentonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.seahavenacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Seahaven Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.2 vs 31.0).
- •Seahaven Academy is the larger school with 701 students compared with 232.
- •Denton Community Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Seahaven Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Denton Community Primary School and Nursery better than Seahaven Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Seahaven Academy ranks higher (33.2 vs 31.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Denton Community Primary School and Nursery and Seahaven Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Newhaven and Newhaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery: 232. Seahaven Academy: 701. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denton Community Primary School and Nursery and Seahaven Academy rank in South East?
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery is 1983rd of 2,471 and Seahaven Academy is 445th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).