High Cliff Academy vs Peacehaven Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Cliff Academy
Newhaven · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
154 students
Peacehaven Community School
Peacehaven · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
890 students
| Measure | High Cliff Academy Newhaven, South East | Peacehaven Community School Peacehaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1483 of 2,471 | #415 of 679 |
| National rank | #8566 of 15,697 | #2599 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 154 | 890 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 890 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newhaven | Peacehaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | highcliffacademy.org/ | www.phcs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •High Cliff Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 37.1).
- •Peacehaven Community School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 154.
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 High Cliff Academy better than Peacehaven Community School?
On the Success Index (England), High Cliff Academy ranks higher (47.4 vs 37.1 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 High Cliff Academy and Peacehaven Community School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Newhaven and Peacehaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Cliff Academy: 154. Peacehaven Community School: 890. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Cliff Academy and Peacehaven Community School rank in South East?
High Cliff Academy is 1483rd of 2,471 and Peacehaven Community School is 415th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).