Little Common School, Bexhill-on-Sea
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Little Common School excels at creating an environment where every child thrives. Staff have the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve and provide expert teaching with precise feedback to help them succeed. The school is particularly strong at supporting pupils with SEND and offers rich opportunities including educational trips, performances like the Battle of Hastings re-enactment, and choir concerts that build confidence and a real sense of belonging.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour across the school with calm, orderly classrooms and positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Highly ambitious curriculum with expert staff who check understanding systematically and provide precise feedback
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they achieve highly alongside their peers
- Strong personal, social and health education programme developing pupils' character, confidence and resilience
- Children make a strong start in Reception with high levels of engagement and motivation
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational trips and visits, Battle of Hastings re-enactment, choir concerts, buddy roles, play leader roles
Little Common School has successfully maintained the outstanding standards from its previous inspection. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with exemplary behaviour and strong support for all pupils, including those with SEND.
At a Glance
14.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
122 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.7
KS2
10
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
670 pupils
630 capacity
40 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bexhill-on-Sea
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bexhill-on-Sea
Admissions Demand - East Sussex
Places available
5,643
Applications
4,708
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across East Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(101)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1542%
Overall absence
12.02186%
Persistent absence
549
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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