Bexhill High Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Address | Gunters Lane, TN39 4BY |
| School Website | www.bexhillacademy.org |
| Telephone | 1424730722 |
| URN | 138895 |
School Census
| Total | 1519 |
| Girls/Boys | 774/745 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.0%/49.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 448 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/11/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 03/05/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/05/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 07 February 2024 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 22 November 2022 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 03 May 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 28 September 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 29 April 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 28 January 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 June 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 February 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 06 November 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 June 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 27 February 2013 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 02 November 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 43.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.65 |
| Progress 8 | -0.59 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49% |
| Entering EBacc | 24% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | -0.69 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.28 |
| Progress 8 | -0.78 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 336 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 293 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 222 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 423 |
| As first preference | 306 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 295 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 280 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 403 |
| As first preference | 279 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 308 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 272 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 371 |
| As first preference | 255 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 298 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 253 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 383 |
| As first preference | 300 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 320 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 292 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 338 |
| As first preference | 243 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 301 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 243 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 298 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 265 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 267 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 272 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 169 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 166 |
| As first preference | 123 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 197 |
| As first preference | 159 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 34% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 44% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 35% |
| no | 65% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 42% |
| no | 58% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Glenleigh Park Primary Academy
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Gunters Lane, , TN39 4ED
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: All Saints Lane, , TN39 5HA