Open Other Secondary Mixed

Seaford Head School

Arundel Road, Seaford, BN25 4LX
Part of: SEAFORD LEARNING TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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Seaford Head School
Seaford, BN25 4LX
1,448 Pupils
1,555 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
19.20% FSM %
749 Boys
699 Girls
About Seaford Head School

Seaford Head School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Seaford, East Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,448 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,555. Current headteacher: Robert Ellis.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Lewes
Parliamentary Constituency Lewes
Ward Seaford South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SEAFORD LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-08-2012
UKPRN 10037873
URN 138473
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Margaret Rooms Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mr Roger Daw Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Ellis Local Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Laura Hennessy Local Governor 28/03/2023 27/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Reverend James Hollingsworth Local Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mr Paul Holmes-Ling Local Governor 01/10/2022 10/09/2025 Appointed by academy members
Dr Sylvia Huebbe Local Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Appointed by academy members
Ms Sarah Kruschandl Local Governor 03/01/2023 02/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Candice Skene Local Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mr Mike Vingoe Local Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Annecy Catholic Primary School
0.32 km • Seaford
Other
Cuckmere House School
0.82 km • Seaford
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Chyngton School
1.11 km • Seaford
Other
Seaford Primary School
1.22 km • Seaford
Other
Cradle Hill Community Primary School
1.43 km • Seaford
Other
Bowden House School
1.47 km • Seaford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Seaford Head School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Seaford, East Sussex.
Seaford Head School has 1,448 pupils, with a capacity of 1,555.
Seaford Head School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Seaford Head School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Seaford Head School is Robert Ellis.
Seaford Head School is at Arundel Road, Seaford, BN25 4LX, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Seaford Head School: Has a sixth form.
Seaford Head School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Robert Ellis
Arundel Road, Seaford, BN25 4LX
01323891623
www.seafordhead.org
Location
BN25 4LX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138473
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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