The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Inter- / non- denominational school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Inter- / non- denominational
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 35.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Ms Natalie Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
16 official reports linked on this page, including 15 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Location
Wrestwood Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Primary · 539m away
Chantry Community Primary School
Primary · 924m away
St Richard's Catholic College
Secondary · 965m away
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Glyne Gap School
Special school · 1.2km away
Pebsham Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
King Offa Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Charters Ancaster Nursery
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's School and 6th Form College's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's School and 6th Form College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's School and 6th Form College?
St Mary's School and 6th Form College currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's School and 6th Form College take?
St Mary's School and 6th Form College caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is St Mary's School and 6th Form College?
St Mary's School and 6th Form College is in Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2LU, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's School and 6th Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Mary's School and 6th Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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