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Bexhill High Academy
Gunters Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4BY, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.9 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,454
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 77% of respondents recommending the school. However, only 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% UK |
| 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% UK |
| 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%. | 34% | Bottom 26% UK |
| 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%. | 22% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (159 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
91%
Progress is communicated
84%
School keeps me informed
81%
School has high expectations
81%
My child feels safe
79%
My child makes good progress
79%
My child is happy
77%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School supports development
70%
Behaviour is good
67%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.5%
White Other3.5%
Black African2.7%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.85522, 0.45525 · TN39 4BY
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN138895
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bexhillacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Bexhill High Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bexhill High Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Bexhill High Academy a good school?
Bexhill High Academy scores 28.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bexhill High Academy?
Based on 159 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bexhill High Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bexhill High Academy in GCSEs?
Bexhill High Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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