Bexhill High Academy, Bexhill-on-Sea
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bexhill High Academy is a vibrant, welcoming place where pupils feel supported and proud to attend. The school has made impressive improvements to its curriculum and teaching, helping pupils achieve more than in previous years. Staff are well-supported, behavior is excellent, and the school offers exciting opportunities including sports, trips, and the annual whole-school production.
Key Strengths
- Broad, balanced curriculum with strong focus on core academic subjects and vocational options
- Improved teaching with better focus on checking pupils understand before moving on to new content
- Excellent behavior and conduct with rare lesson disruptions
- Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND through the LINK resource base
- Strong personal development program including careers education and community engagement
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers move on to new content too quickly before pupils have secure understanding, creating knowledge gaps
- Need for more consistent application of procedures for adapting learning and checking understanding across all lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with appropriate processes in place to identify and support pupils, and pupils feel confident reporting concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting fixtures, school trips, clubs, annual whole-school production, charity events, leadership opportunities
Bexhill High Academy has made significant improvements and is now rated Good across all areas. The school has successfully reorganized its curriculum and teaching approaches, resulting in better achievement for all pupils including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
31.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
159 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
50
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,441 pupils
1,500 capacity
59 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bexhill-on-Sea
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bexhill-on-Sea
Admissions Demand - East Sussex
Places available
5,548
Applications
4,976
Got 1st preference
86.1%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across East Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(12)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.87811%
Overall absence
23.20842%
Persistent absence
1,521
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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