The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (127% full)
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 58.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- TORFIELD AND SAXON MOUNT ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam Higgins-Gooch (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe St Leonards Academy
Secondary · Very close
Filsham Valley School
Secondary · Very close
West St Leonards Primary School
Primary · Very close
West St Leonards Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 776m away
The Firs
Independent · 1.3km away
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Lansdowne Children's Centre
Secure units · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Saxon Mount School's Ofsted rating?
Saxon Mount School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saxon Mount School?
Saxon Mount School currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saxon Mount School take?
Saxon Mount School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Saxon Mount School?
Saxon Mount School is in St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8HH, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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