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St Mary's School and 6th Form College
Wrestwood Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2LU, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.9 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
179
Capacity
250
Ages
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Inter- / non- denominational
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. However, the GCSE results indicate challenges, with only 8% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and no entries for the EBacc, suggesting a need for improvement in core academic performance. Despite these weaknesses, the school serves a small community of 179 pupils, which may foster a more personalized learning environment.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 10.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 8% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 8% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.4%
Other2.8%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
White Irish1.7%
Black African1.7%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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50.85140, 0.48483 · TN40 2LU
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN133653
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.stmarysbexhill.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's School and 6th Form College rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's School and 6th Form College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.
Is St Mary's School and 6th Form College a good school?
St Mary's School and 6th Form College scores 51.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Mary's School and 6th Form College in GCSEs?
St Mary's School and 6th Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.1. 8% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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