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St Mary's School
Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0BT, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.6 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
84
Capacity
81
Ages
9–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 9-16, although it faces challenges in academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where only 4% achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school's Attainment 8 score of 6.8 indicates some strengths, but there is limited data on progress at key stages, suggesting a need for further improvement in overall student outcomes.
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Last inspected: 27 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 6.8 | 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%. | 4% | 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%. | 0% | 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 |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.0%
Gypsy/Roma2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Location
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50.94089, 0.24905 · TN21 0BT
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN142163
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.sabden.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 January 2015.
Is St Mary's School a good school?
St Mary's School scores 38.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 in GCSEs?
St Mary's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.8. 4% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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