Seaford College
West Sussex, South East · GU28 0NB
Set in West Sussex, Seaford College is a Church of England independent school that takes both day pupils and boarders across an unusually broad 7-18 age range. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent overall and equally excellent for personal development, with compliance requirements met. Notably, almost half of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school used to working with a wide range of learning needs. With 149 pupils in the main school and a sizeable sixth form of 257, the balance tips strongly towards the later years, where the breadth of subjects on offer comes into its own.
149
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£21,090
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 7-18
- Pupils
- 149
- Location
- West Sussex, South East
- Website
- www.seaford.org
- Telephone
- 01798 867392
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Al Brown
Latest results
Attainment 8
31
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
37%
A-level A*-A
35%
A-level A*-B
55%
Teaching & academics
The academic headline figures sit below national benchmarks at GCSE, with an Attainment 8 score of 31 against a national average of 46.9 and 37% of grades at 9-7. At A-level the picture is stronger, with 35% of entries graded A*-A and 55% reaching A*-B across a wide subject list spanning the sciences, humanities and social sciences. Alongside GCSEs and A-levels the school offers BTEC qualifications and the EPQ, giving pupils more than one route through the upper years.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 257
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 45.53%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a clear focus, with rugby, hockey and netball among the main team games. Scholarships in academics, art, drama, sport and music point to active provision across the creative and competitive arenas, and the GCSE menu reflects this with options including dance, music, drama and design technology.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Students in years 9-11 hand in their phones at the beginning of the day and get them back at the end of the day. Students have iPads that they use to take photos of white boards etc. Year 12 and 13 students in the sixth form have their phones.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,720 - £21,090
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £26,475
Means-tested bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 June 2025
The last word
A nurturing, broadly inclusive independent that earns its strongest marks for personal development and sixth-form breadth. Best suited to families who value pastoral care and a wide curriculum, and who can weigh A-level performance against more modest GCSE results.
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Seaford College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Seaford College located?
Seaford College is located at Lavington Park, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0NB.
What type of school is Seaford College?
Seaford College is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Seaford College?
Seaford College has approximately 149 pupils on roll.
What is Seaford College's inspection rating?
Seaford College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 23 June 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.