The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School, Eastbourne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Haven provides a nurturing, inclusive environment where all children thrive, including those with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils. Strong foundations in reading and writing are built from early years through to key stage 2. The school has excellent pastoral care and attendance rates above national averages, helping pupils feel known, supported and ready to learn.
Key Strengths
- Strong early years provision with high-quality staff interactions and language development
- Above-average attendance rates, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- High-quality writing across the school with pupils building on strong foundations
- Warm, nurturing relationships and positive pastoral care throughout
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum with effective teaching of phonics and reading
Areas for Improvement
- Consistency in teaching quality across all classes and subjects needs strengthening
- Precision in reviewing and implementing support for pupils with SEND varies between staff
- Some pupils show passive attitudes to learning in lessons
- Greater consistency needed in how staff use assessment information to provide sharply focused support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Performances, museum visits, trust-wide events, outdoor learning in woodland area
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where pupils progress securely through the curriculum and feel safe and supported. Leaders have established clear expectations and a nurturing environment where relationships are warm and pupils' wellbeing is prioritized.
At a Glance
22.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 76% to 66%. Maths has declined from 80% to 68%. Writing has declined from 83% to 74%.
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
10
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
418 pupils
438 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Eastbourne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Eastbourne
Admissions Demand - East Sussex
Places available
5,643
Applications
4,708
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across East Sussex (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.47916%
Overall absence
13.28125%
Persistent absence
384
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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