Bexhill Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bexhill Academy.

Sunderland, SR54PJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
69.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 82.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
8 June 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Bexhill Road
Town End Farm
Sunderland, SR54PJ
Phone
1917070120
Website
bexhill.wiseacademies.co.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136487
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Bexhill Road, Town End Farm, Sunderland, SR5 4PJ
Website
http://bexhill.wiseacademies.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WISE ACADEMIES
Capacity
453 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
355
Free School Meals
48.4% (172 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
82.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
82.0 (+23.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
355 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We are Bexhill"

SMSC Oracy Childhood Experiences Basic Skills Well-being

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the headteacher emphasising happiness and safety, a love of learning, high aspirations and an engaging, broad curriculum that develops confident, independent thinkers.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Rock Steady

Facilities

1-1 iPads for Year 3-6 ( KS2 ) Class sets of iPads for Early Years and Key Stage 1

Curriculum Highlights

SMSC Oracy Childhood Experiences Basic Skills Well-being

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Wrap around childcare in the form of breakfast club and extended nursery sessions.

Admissions Criteria

Bexhill Academy is non-selective; PAN 60; admissions policy handled by Local Authority; priority given to siblings and those living closest.

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