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City Academy Whitehawk

Brighton and Hove, BN2 5FLPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
0.9×
First choices did not exceed offers made
38 1st-choice / 40 offers made
Ranking
#8,419
of 13,686 nationally

About City Academy Whitehawk

City Academy Whitehawk is a state-funded primary school in Brighton and Hove, South East, for pupils aged 2 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 323 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 420.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (8 May 2024). 57% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 38 first-preference applications and 40 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressWhitehawk Road, Whitehawk, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5FL
HeadteacherMrs Florella Scozzafava
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Number of Pupils323
Free School Meals (FSM)59.8%
School Capacity323 / 420 (77% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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City Academy Whitehawk has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.