Bexhill High Academy
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Attainment 8 of 41.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.59
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.76, -0.43]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 291 | 41.7 | — | 53.6% | 22.3% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 300 | 40.9 | -0.59 | 51.7% | 43.3% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 267 | 39.9 | -0.69 | 49.0% | 24.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 297 | 38.7 | -0.78 | 46.0% | 13.0% | 3.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in East Sussex for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138895 |
| Local authority | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Craig Neal |
| Trust | ATTWOOD ACADEMIES |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | TN39 4BY |
| Latest pupils | 291 |
| FSM eligible | 30.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Gunters Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4BY
http://www.bexhillacademy.orgView local authority page1424730722| DfE number | 4044 |
| UKPRN | 10039409 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 13 May 2025 |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |