St Mary's School and 6th Form College

A good non-maintained special school school in East Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mary's School and 6th Form College.

Bexhill On Sea, TN402LU Ofsted: Good Age 5-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 March 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wrestwood Road
Bexhill On Sea, TN402LU
Phone
1424730740
Website
stmarysbexhill.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
133653
Type
Non-maintained special school
Phase
Special
Address
Wrestwood Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2LU
Website
www.stmarysbexhill.org
Age range
5-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Inter- / non- denominational
School status
Open
Capacity
160 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
140
Free School Meals
33.0% (46 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (140 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
27.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
9
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
140 pupils
5-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Promote independence and preparation for life after school Promote inclusion and equality of opportunity Provide accessible, meaningful and challenging activities to promote learning and personal development Promote opportunities to learn about and practice empathy, respect, kindness, trust and collaborative working Provide opportunities to develop self-esteem and self-worth Develop moral, spirtual and cultural awareness Provide a caring, supportive, safe and stable learning environment Work effectively as a staff team, constantly striving for improvement Celebrate achievements in all aspects of development Provide pupils with opportunities to fulfil their potential Promote enjoyment and pride in learning and achieving Clearly share our values with parents, carers and other stakeholders Manage our resources effectively to ensure maximum benefit to learners

Facilities

Swimming pool Library Sports hall Food Technology Science Design Technology Information Technology rooms Physiotherapy facilities Sensory integration facilities Therapy support rooms

Curriculum Highlights

Pupils follow the National Curriculum but it is differentiated according to the individual needs of each child. School structure: The School (KS1–KS4) and College (KS5). Fundamental emphasis on developing communication, literacy and mathematical skills in functional contexts and to enable formal accreditation. KS1 uses a specialist facility with a tailored programme. KS2 is delivered with a junior school approach to support independence and transition to secondary curriculum. KS3 is delivered with a mixed junior/secondary style with specialist teachers and a focus on ownership of learning. KS4 offers accredited courses including GCSEs and BTECs with work-related learning and employability focus. KS5/6th Form emphasizes independence, work skills and offsite/work experience opportunities.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions process and visits: The best way to find out if St Mary’s is right for your child is to come and visit. Stage 1: Initial Enquiry via admin on 01424 730740 or an online enquiry form. Stage 2: Administration contacts you to arrange a mutually convenient visit date. Stage 3: Informal visit to see what St Mary’s can offer. Stage 4: A Taster visit (may involve day(s), a series of sessions or overnight in residential provision). Stage 5: If placement is suitable, we inform you and your Local Authority. On the visit you meet a member of the Senior Team who will help you understand what we can offer. After the visit a Taster Day can be arranged. Placement decisions are based on the child’s EHCP and supporting reports, and on the Taster Day. If a placement is pursued, the Local Authority must also decide if the school is appropriate. Enquiries: please provide young person details, background information, and EHCP where available. All data processed under our privacy policy.

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