Seaford Head School vs Seahaven Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seaford Head School
Seaford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,461 students
Seahaven Academy
Newhaven · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
701 students
| Measure | Seaford Head School Seaford, South East | Seahaven Academy Newhaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #223 of 679 | #445 of 679 |
| National rank | #1092 of 4,090 | #2785 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,461 | 701 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,461 | 701 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.4 | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 39.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.1% | 64.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.56 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | 37.2 | – |
| town | Seaford | Newhaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.seafordhead.org | www.seahavenacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Seaford Head School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 33.2).
- •Seaford Head School is the larger school with 1,461 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 Seaford Head School better than Seahaven Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Seaford Head School ranks higher (68.4 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 Seaford Head School and Seahaven Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Newhaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Seaford Head School: 1,461. Seahaven Academy: 701. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Seaford Head School and Seahaven Academy rank in South East?
Seaford Head School is 223rd of 679 and Seahaven Academy is 445th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).