Little Common School is a primary school in Bexhill-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Little Common School currently has around 625 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Shepherds Close, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4SQ
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: East Sussex
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Linda Appleby
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 114429

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 625
Number of Boys: 323
Number of Girls: 302

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (1.9)
Writing: Above Average (2.2)
Maths: Average (0.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
81%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
63%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
11%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
105.0
Local authority average
105.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
103.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Little Common School
Shepherds Close , TN39 4SQ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Little Common School
Shepherds Close , TN39 4SQ
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Glenleigh Park Primary Academy
Gunters Lane , TN39 4ED
3out of 4 2,073 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
King Offa Junior School
Down Road , TN39 4HS
- not rated 2,271 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
King Offa Primary School
Down Road , TN39 4HS
- not rated 2,271 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bexhill High Academy
Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY
- not rated 1,893 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bexhill High School
Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY
- not rated 1,893 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Charters Ancaster Nursery
Woodsgate Place , Gunters Lane TN39 4EB
- not rated 2,136 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bexhill Tutorial Unit
Woodsgate Park , TN39 4DL
- not rated 2,196 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
East Sussex Skills Academy
Down Road , TN39 4HS
- not rated 2,302 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
The Workplace
Down Road , TN39 4HS
- not rated 2,409 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
The Young Sussex School
Belle Hill Hall , Chapel Path TN40 2AA
- not rated 2,690 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.