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Schools in Bexhill-on-Sea

A town in East Sussex

  • Town
  • 23 schools and nurseries
  • 5,532 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Bexhill-on-Sea at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 16

How Bexhill-on-Sea's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries238 primary · 2 secondary · 10 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1164%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths57%Attainment 8 49.9, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary27%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bexhill-on-Sea

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Bexhill-on-Sea primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bexhill-on-Sea

8 mainstream schools in Bexhill-on-Sea, best first

Little Common School

Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4SQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results above the England average.

101 first choices, 90 offers made

Met the standard at 1168%

England 62%

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
670
Pupils per teacher
22.5
View school Little Common School
See all 10 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Bexhill-on-Sea

2 mainstream schools in Bexhill-on-Sea, best first

St Richard's Catholic College

Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1SE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

262 first choices, 196 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1655.5

England 46.2

Days missed
5.7%
Pupils
1,029
Pupils per teacher
15.2
View school St Richard's Catholic College

Bexhill High Academy

Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4BY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

243 first choices, 308 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.9%
Pupils
1,441
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school Bexhill High Academy
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Nurseries in Bexhill-on-Sea

10 in Bexhill-on-Sea, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 10 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Bexhill-on-Sea

2 in Bexhill-on-Sea, by the school's Eduscope score

Glyne Gap School

Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2PU · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
12.0%
Pupils
140
Pupils per teacher
8.2
View school Glyne Gap School

Special Schools in Bexhill-on-Sea

2 in Bexhill-on-Sea. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Glyne Gap School

Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2PU · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
12.0%
Pupils
140
Pupils per teacher
8.2
View school Glyne Gap School
The map

Every school in Bexhill-on-Sea, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill, GoodSt Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School, Outstanding in every areaSt Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, Good or betterSt Mary's School and 6th Form College, GoodGlenleigh Park Primary Academy, GoodKing Offa Primary Academy, GoodBexhill High Academy, Good in every areaGlyne Gap School, OutstandingPebsham Primary Academy, Good in every areaEast Sussex Skills Academy, Safeguarding not metLittle Common School, OutstandingChantry Community Primary School, GoodSt Richard's Catholic College, GoodAmberley Nursery, GoodCherry Blossom Nursery, GoodStepping Stones Playgroup, GoodCharters Ancaster Nursery, OutstandingBattle Abbey Nursery Baby Room, GoodEarly Years Nursery, GoodDragonflies Community Nursery, OutstandingBright Beginnings Daycare LimitedMaggie's Day Nursery Bexhill, Needs attention in 6 areasCherry Blossom Preschool, Expected standard or better
  • Outstanding4
  • Good11
  • Not graded yet8
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Bexhill-on-Sea's schools break down by type, faith and more.

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Bexhill-on-Sea vs England

How good are Bexhill-on-Sea's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Bexhill-on-Sea

Bexhill-on-SeaEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    64%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    57%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    17%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    27%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 8 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding2
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Bexhill-on-Sea in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
64% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
56% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Bexhill-on-Sea has 23 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% more pupils than in 2018.

27% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bexhill-on-Sea's state schools each January.

Up 10% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Bexhill-on-Sea27%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Bexhill-on-Sea

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How many schools are in Bexhill-on-Sea?

Bexhill-on-Sea has 23 schools, including 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Bexhill-on-Sea?

The highest-ranked schools in Bexhill-on-Sea on Eduscope are St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School, Little Common School, St Richard's Catholic College. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Bexhill-on-Sea are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Bexhill-on-Sea hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 2 schools rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea, 64% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bexhill-on-Sea?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bexhill-on-Sea is 17.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Bexhill-on-Sea schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bexhill-on-Sea is 17.2%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Bexhill-on-Sea?

There are 5,532 pupils enrolled across schools in Bexhill-on-Sea, with 2,701 in primary and 2,831 in secondary. 25.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Bexhill-on-Sea?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in Bexhill-on-Sea by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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