The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Angela Hamill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Buckhurst Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChantry Community Primary School
Primary · 445m away
King Offa Primary Academy
Primary · 742m away
St Richard's Catholic College
Secondary · 913m away
St Mary's School and 6th Form College
Special school · 1.1km away
Charters Ancaster Nursery
Independent · 1.2km away
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Glyne Gap School
Special school · 1.8km away
Pebsham Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School?
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School take?
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School?
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School is in Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1QE, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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