Bexhill High Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gunters Lane Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex TN39 4BY |
| Phone | 01424730722 |
| Reference Number | 138895 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1507 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.57%
Girls: 50.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 158 | 144 | 302 |
| 8 | 150 | 148 | 298 |
| 9 | 130 | 161 | 291 |
| 10 | 163 | 147 | 310 |
| 11 | 146 | 160 | 306 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.7% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-03-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-07 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2022-11-22 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-05-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-09-28 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-04-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-01-28 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-06-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-02-26 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-11-06 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-06-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-02-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-11-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Bexhill High School | ||
| 2012-03-23 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2011-01-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-06-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-11-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-03-23 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2011-01-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-06-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-11-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.59 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
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| Name | Distance |
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Glenleigh Park Primary Academy
Gunters Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4ED |
0.1 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill
All Saints Lane, Sidley, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 5HA |
0.54 miles |
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King Offa Primary Academy
Down Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4HS |
0.76 miles |
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Chantry Community Primary School
Barrack Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2AT |
0.95 miles |
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Little Common School
Shepherds Close, Little Common Primary School, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4SQ |
1.08 miles |
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St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
Buckhurst Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1QE |
1.19 miles |
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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2ND |
1.65 miles |
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Pebsham Primary Academy
School Place, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2PU |
2.1 miles |
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Ninfield Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Ninfield, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9JW |
2.46 miles |
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Crowhurst CofE Primary School
Forewood Lane, Crowhurst, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9AJ |
2.74 miles |
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Catsfield Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Catsfield, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9DP |
2.79 miles |
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Robsack Wood Primary Academy
Whatlington Way, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9TE |
3.34 miles |
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West St Leonards Primary Academy
Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8BX |
3.52 miles |
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Churchwood Primary Academy
Church-in-the-Wood Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9PB |
3.85 miles |
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St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0NX |
3.89 miles |
|
Hollington Primary School
Hollington Old Lane, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9DS |
4.34 miles |
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Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School
Market Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HQ |
4.38 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6JJ |
4.5 miles |
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Silverdale Primary Academy
Silverdale Primary Academy, Perth Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA |
4.53 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Academy
Horntye Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6RT |
4.79 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Mary's School and 6th Form College
Wrestwood Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2LU |
1.32 miles |
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Bexhill College
Penland Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2JG |
1.66 miles |
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St Richard's Catholic College
Ashdown Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1SE |
1.68 miles |
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Headstart
Crouch Lane, Ninfield, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9EG |
2.05 miles |
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Glyne Gap School
School Place, Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2PU |
2.07 miles |
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The St Leonards Academy
Edinburgh Campus, Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
3.43 miles |
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Saxon Mount School
Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
3.46 miles |
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ISP School
Glengorse Estate, Glengorse, Battle, TN33 0TX |
4.02 miles |
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Claverham Community College
North Trade Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HT |
4.23 miles |
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Battle Abbey School
High street, East Sussex, TN33 0AD |
4.31 miles |
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New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9JU |
4.31 miles |
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Lansdowne Children's Centre
Care of: Children's Social Services, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6LW |
4.55 miles |