85
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
46%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 24/01/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEast Sussex
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Cuckmere House School · All-through · East Sussex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
85
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
69%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
24%
Persistent absence
46%
Contact
Address
Eastbourne Road, Seaford, BN25 4BA
Local authority
East Sussex
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 85 | 4.1 | 100% | 2% | 69% | 24% | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 81 | 4.1 | 100% | 2% | 65% | 28% | 63% |
| 2022/23 | 88 | 4.0 | 100% | 2% | 66% | 22% | 56% |
| 2021/22 | 88 | 4.1 | 100% | 2% | 67% | 23% | 56% |
| 2020/21 | 84 | 3.9 | 100% | 2% | 68% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 76 | 3.8 | 100% | 3% | 58% | 15% | 36% |
| 2017/18 | — | 3.4 | — | — | — | 18% | 44% |
| 2016/17 | 73 | 3.7 | 100% | 1% | 64% | 16% | 49% |
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