St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School, based in Bexhill-on-Sea, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School currently has around 419 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 18.4% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.8%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Buckhurst Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1QE
Website: www.stpeterandstpaulprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01424211073
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: East Sussex
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Angela Hamill
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 114564

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 419
Number of Boys: 219
Number of Girls: 200

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British76.80%322
Indian5.50%23
Other White2.60%11
African2.40%10
Other Asian2.10%9
White and Black African1.70%7
White and Asian1.70%7
Bangladeshi1.70%7
Other (any other ethnic group)1.40%6
Unclassified1.20%5
White and Black Caribbean1.00%4
Chinese0.70%3
Other Mixed0.70%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.20%1
Irish0.20%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0

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: Average (1.4)
Writing: Average (1.4)
Maths: Average (1.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
90%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
63%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
15%
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
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
Buckhurst Road , TN40 1QE
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Chantry Community Primary School
Barrack Road , TN40 2AT
- not rated 486 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Chantry Community Primary School
Barrack Road , TN40 2AT
3out of 4 486 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Down County Infant School
The Down , TN39 4HS
- not rated 804 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
King Offa Junior School
Down Road , TN39 4HS
- not rated 810 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Richard's Catholic College
Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE
- not rated 997 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Richard's Catholic College
Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE
3out of 4 997 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bexhill High Academy
Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY
- not rated 2,093 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bexhill High School
Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY
- not rated 2,093 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bexhill College
Penland Road , TN40 2JG
- not rated 1,347 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Amberley Kindergarten School
9 Buckhurst Road , TN40 1QF
- not rated 312 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Young Sussex School
Belle Hill Hall , Chapel Path TN40 2AA
- not rated 443 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Workplace
Down Road , TN39 4HS
- not rated 714 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
East Sussex Skills Academy
Down Road , TN39 4HS
- not rated 804 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
St Mary's School
Wrestwood Road , TN40 2LU
- not rated 1,154 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.