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City Academy Whitehawk
Brighton·South East·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 2–11Co-edDoes not apply
City Academy Whitehawk is a primary academy in Brighton, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, City Academy Whitehawk has 58% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 381 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 35.6%, 42% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.7%.
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At City Academy Whitehawk, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
65% met the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths.
City Academy Whitehawk has an overall absence rate of 8.7%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at City Academy Whitehawk is 35.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
City Academy Whitehawk has 381 pupils on roll.
42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
City Academy Whitehawk was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, City Academy Whitehawk is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While City Academy Whitehawk's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
1/mo
100% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
19
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Brighton area
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.