Peacehaven Community School vs Seahaven Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peacehaven Community School
Peacehaven · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
890 students
Seahaven Academy
Newhaven · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
701 students
| Measure | Peacehaven Community School Peacehaven, South East | Seahaven Academy Newhaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #415 of 679 | #445 of 679 |
| National rank | #2599 of 4,090 | #2785 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 890 | 701 |
| Pupils on roll | 890 | 701 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.1 | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.8% | 39.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.7% | 64.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.43 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Peacehaven | Newhaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.phcs.org.uk/ | www.seahavenacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Peacehaven Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.1 vs 33.2).
- •Peacehaven Community School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 701.
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 Peacehaven Community School better than Seahaven Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Peacehaven Community School ranks higher (37.1 vs 33.2 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 Peacehaven Community School and Seahaven Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Peacehaven and Newhaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Peacehaven Community School: 890. Seahaven Academy: 701. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Peacehaven Community School and Seahaven Academy rank in South East?
Peacehaven Community School is 415th of 679 and Seahaven Academy is 445th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).