High Cliff Academy is a academy sponsor led serving families in Newhaven and the wider East Sussex area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

High Cliff Academy caters for mixed pupils from 4 to 11 years. With 162 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 210, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 21 November 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.