The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 10.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Damien McKeever (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's School and 6th Form College
Special school · 539m away
Glyne Gap School
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Pebsham Primary Academy
Primary · 729m away
St Richard's Catholic College
Secondary · 775m away
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Chantry Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
King Offa Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Charters Ancaster Nursery
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is in Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2ND, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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