Bexhill High Academy, based in Bexhill-on-Sea, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bexhill High Academy currently has around 1454 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 30.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including SP who stay in school sixth forms and 28% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Gunters Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4BY |
| Website: | http://www.bexhillacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01424730722 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Craig Neal |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138895 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1500 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1454 |
| Number of Boys: | 733 |
| Number of Girls: | 721 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.50% | 1200 |
| Other White | 3.50% | 51 |
| African | 2.70% | 39 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 28 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 25 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 22 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 21 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 9 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 5 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenleigh Park Primary Academy Gunters Lane , TN39 4ED | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill All Saints Lane , Sidley TN39 5HA | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Down County Infant School The Down , TN39 4HS | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Offa Junior School Down Road , TN39 4HS | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Offa Primary School Down Road , TN39 4HS | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill High Academy Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexhill High School Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill College Penland Road , TN40 2JG | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charters Ancaster Nursery Woodsgate Place , Gunters Lane TN39 4EB | - not rated | 739 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexhill Tutorial Unit Woodsgate Park , TN39 4DL | - not rated | 923 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Mitchell School All Saints Lane , TN39 5HA | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sussex Skills Academy Down Road , TN39 4HS | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Workplace Down Road , TN39 4HS | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.