The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 26.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
26.4
17.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.21
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 802
- Capacity
- 92%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Peter Goodyer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
The Dicker, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Bede's Senior School a selective school?
No. Bede's Senior School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Bede's Senior School?
Bede's Senior School currently has 802 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bede's Senior School take?
Bede's Senior School caters for pupils aged 13 to 19.
Where is Bede's Senior School?
Bede's Senior School is in Hailsham, BN27 3QH, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bede's Senior School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bede's Senior School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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