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Cuckmere House School

Academy special converter · Seaford · BN25 4BA

Ages 6–16 · 92 pupils · East Sussex

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

14.6

Overall absence

28.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-07-08

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-2.07
−20+2
Attainment 814.6
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 1.3

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
97.0
Avg scaled score — maths
94.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
94.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence28.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)62.9%
Unauthorised12.8%
Authorised absence
15.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
24.7%
Enrolments in measure
89

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

92 pupils · 66 places

Pupils on roll
92
Boys / girls
90 / 2
School capacity
66
Capacity fill
92 / 66 (139%)
Free school meals
63.7%
FSM pupils
58
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 6–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE SABDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE SABDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Sabden Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr David Donnelly

Location

Address
Eastbourne Road
Postcode
BN25 4BA
Town
Seaford
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Lewes
Constituency
Lewes
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
92 on roll / 97 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 6–16, in Seaford, East Sussex, 92 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 63.7%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Seaford
7
Academies among open schools in Seaford
57% (4)
Open schools in BN25
7
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence7.1%
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    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • Absence5.0%
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Contact

Headteacher
Mr David Donnelly
Telephone
01323691000
Website
http://www.sabden.org.uk/368/welcome

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