Battle Abbey School

URN: 114622 • East Sussex TN33 0AD

Overview

Name
Battle Abbey School
URN
114622
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
40.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Hannah Blake (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01424772385
Website
Visit
Address
High street, East Sussex TN33 0AD

Summary

Battle Abbey School is an independent mixed school located in East Sussex, accommodating 472 pupils with a capacity of 530. The school prides itself on a nurturing and supportive environment, fostering strong relationships between staff and students. Its ethos centres around belonging, aspiration, and service, promoting a close-knit community where individuality is celebrated.

The curriculum at Battle Abbey is designed to be well-rounded, encouraging creativity alongside academic achievement. Students have access to a variety of subjects, including art, music, drama, and design, which helps them to explore their interests and develop their talents. The school also provides strong pastoral care, with mentors closely monitoring pupil progress to ensure they reach their full potential.

In addition to its academic offerings, Battle Abbey School emphasizes the importance of character development, aiming to cultivate compassionate leaders and global citizens. The school has a reputation for successfully guiding students to their first-choice destinations after graduation, with a significant percentage of Sixth Form students progressing to prestigious universities.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
0 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
530
Pupils
472
Boys
251
Girls
221
FSM %
Open date
1974-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 472 251 221 530
2024-09-11 497 254 243 530
2023-09-11 619 322 297 530 0.00
2022-09-11 619 322 297 510 0.00
2021-09-11 551 292 259 510 0.00
2020-09-11 510 270 240 510 0.00

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