Bexhill High Academy
URN: 138895 • Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4BY
Overview
- Name
- Bexhill High Academy
- URN
- 138895
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ATTWOOD ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Craig Neal (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01424730722
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gunters Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4BY
Summary
Bexhill High Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, serving approximately 1,454 students with a capacity of 1,500. The school is committed to fostering a dynamic and diverse learning environment, where academic success is complemented by the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens. The ethos of the academy centres on creating the best opportunities for all students, with a focus on raising aspirations and unlocking potential.
The curriculum at Bexhill High Academy is ambitious and broad, encouraging students to take an active role in their learning and aim high. The school promotes resilience and independence, ensuring that every student is supported in reaching their full potential. A strong sense of collective responsibility is cultivated within the community, where positive behaviour is championed, and achievements are celebrated together.
Bexhill High Academy prides itself on its dedicated staff and strong community connections. The school invites prospective families to explore its facilities and meet the staff during its Open Evening, providing an opportunity to experience the supportive and vibrant atmosphere that defines the academy.
The curriculum at Bexhill High Academy is ambitious and broad, encouraging students to take an active role in their learning and aim high. The school promotes resilience and independence, ensuring that every student is supported in reaching their full potential. A strong sense of collective responsibility is cultivated within the community, where positive behaviour is championed, and achievements are celebrated together.
Bexhill High Academy prides itself on its dedicated staff and strong community connections. The school invites prospective families to explore its facilities and meet the staff during its Open Evening, providing an opportunity to experience the supportive and vibrant atmosphere that defines the academy.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND & Inclusion (sen)
- 09th October 2025This week at Bexhill Academy, our Year 7 students celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival one of East Asia's most beautiful and meaningful traditions! From exploring the festival's rich history to crafting vibrant Vietnamese star lanterns, t (sen)
- 09th October 2025This week at Bexhill Academy, our Year 7 students celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival one of East Asia's most beautiful and meaningful traditions! From exploring the festival's rich history to crafting vibrant Vietnamese star lanterns, t (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- View Full Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Academy Update (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Richard's Catholic College (60.4)
- Bexhill High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ATTWOOD ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1454
- Boys
- 733
- Girls
- 721
- FSM %
- 30.70
- Open date
- 2012-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1454 | 733 | 721 | 1500 | 30.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1507 | 747 | 760 | 1500 | 30.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1499 | 733 | 766 | 1500 | 28.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1499 | 733 | 766 | 1500 | 28.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1463 | 720 | 743 | 1500 | 27.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1355 | 667 | 688 | 1650 | 22.40 |
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