City Academy Whitehawk
91%
Capacity
381
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About City Academy Whitehawk
City Academy Whitehawk is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Brighton and Hove community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 381 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated City Academy Whitehawk "Good", the school is led by headteacher Russell Wood, it falls under Brighton and Hove local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8419th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 40 in Brighton and Hove.
City Academy Whitehawk is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 35 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at City Academy Whitehawk include Art Studios, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Chess, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brighton and Hove, City Academy Whitehawk is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitehawk Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5FL |
| Headteacher | Russell Wood |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Number of Pupils | 381 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 63.0% |
| School Capacity | 381 / 420 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8419th of 13,686
Nationally
1255th of 2,034
In South East
26th of 40
In Brighton and Hove
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
47
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (72% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whitehawk Road, Brighton
Brighton and Hove, BN2 5FL
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