Headstart vs Bexhill High Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Headstart
Battle
Bexhill High Academy
Bexhill-on-Sea
Overview
Phase
Special
Secondary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy converter
Age Range
5–21
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
East Sussex
East Sussex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
50
1441
Capacity
50
1500
Occupancy
100%
96%
FSM %
-
31.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Nov 2023
May 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
4.7
45.7
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
16.7%
50.7%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-