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School profile
Verified 17 August 2026
Seaford College is a private secondary-stage school in West Sussex, West Sussex, with a published age range of 4-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 4-18 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Seaford College
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Seaford College brings together a prep school, senior school and sixth form at Lavington Park near Petworth. Founded in Seaford in 1884, it moved to the present estate in 1946 and became fully co-educational in 1996. It offers day and boarding places from ages 4 to 18, with the historic grounds setting the scene for lessons and activities.
Seaford follows the National Curriculum while keeping subject choice open, with support for specific learning difficulties and pupils developing English. Sixth formers choose from A levels, BTEC and CTEC courses, with more than 37 subjects in the current offer. Tutors, private study and careers guidance support growing independence.
The co-curricular invitation is simple: have a go. Debate, choirs and rock bands sit alongside art and performing arts, while sport combines participation with higher-level pathways. Rugby, hockey, netball, cricket and athletics are joined by equestrian and sailing, with Saturday activities open to day pupils and boarders.
Seaford's pastoral approach centres on knowing each student and helping them find a strength. Sixth form support covers university, apprenticeships, art college and gap years, with specialist mentoring for medicine, veterinary science and Oxbridge. The college is governed by a charitable trust.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 31 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 13.7% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with West Sussex and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 31
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2.97
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with West Sussex and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 4-18
- Headmaster
- Mr John Green
- Pupil roll
- 970 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Lavington Park, Petworth, West Sussex
- Postcode
- GU28 0NB
- Area
- West Sussex
School leadership
- Headmaster
- Mr John Green
School contact
- School phone
- 01798867392
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- info@seaford.org
- Admissions phone
- 01798867392
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- £11,692 per term including VAT for Years 9-13
- Boarding fees
- £18,123 per term including VAT for full boarding in Years 9-13
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
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Year 7 registration deadline
1 October 2026
Route: Year 7; entry: September 2027.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 31 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.97 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 13.7% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 34.31 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 6 January 2026
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 6 January 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Seaford College handle admissions?
Seaford College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Seaford College?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Seaford College?
Year 7 registration deadline: 1 October 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Seaford College?
Seaford College is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 6 January 2026.