Bexhill Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bexhill Road Town End Farm Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR5 4PJ |
| Phone | 01917070120 |
| Reference Number | 136487 |
Bexhill Academy has achieved an outstanding overall effectiveness rating in its recent inspection, marking a significant improvement since its previous grade of good. The school fosters a highly supportive environment where pupils thrive; they are respected and given numerous opportunities for personal and academic growth. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, focusing on instilling a robust love of learning, particularly in reading. Staff relationships with students are strong, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere devoid of bullying and full of encouragement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 361 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.51%
Girls: 43.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| 2 | 28 | 19 | 47 |
| 3 | 28 | 18 | 46 |
| 4 | 20 | 24 | 44 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| 6 | 23 | 13 | 36 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.8% |
| African | 7.2% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2019 | Short inspection |
| 07 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Bexhill Primary School | |
| 10 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
| 09 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all areas.
- Highly ambitious leadership focused on academic success.
- Exceptional personal development programs including the promotion of citizenship.
- Excellent relationships between staff and pupils, fostering a caring community.
- Effective use of assessment to enhance learning retention.
- Well-planned, engaging curriculum with a strong emphasis on reading.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | -1.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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