New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
URN: 142151 • St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 9JU
Overview
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 54.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ross Maryan (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01323691000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 9JU
Summary
New Horizons School, part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust, is an academy special converter located in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. With a mixed-gender population of 69 pupils, the school primarily supports students who have faced challenges in previous educational settings, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. The school aims to provide a warm and stable environment that fosters personal growth and academic achievement.
The curriculum at New Horizons is tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil, incorporating therapeutic interventions and self-regulation strategies. The staff are dedicated to professional development, ensuring they are equipped to support students with various barriers to learning. The school collaborates closely with other institutions within the Sabden Trust to share resources and best practices, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
As part of a network of special schools, New Horizons School is committed to raising educational standards and improving life chances for its pupils. The ethos of the school emphasizes a supportive community where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at New Horizons is tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil, incorporating therapeutic interventions and self-regulation strategies. The staff are dedicated to professional development, ensuring they are equipped to support students with various barriers to learning. The school collaborates closely with other institutions within the Sabden Trust to share resources and best practices, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
As part of a network of special schools, New Horizons School is committed to raising educational standards and improving life chances for its pupils. The ethos of the school emphasizes a supportive community where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- Claremont School (66.0)
- Saxon Mount School (49.0)
- Hastings Tutorial Unit (45.2)
- New Horizons School (45.2)
- Saxon Mount School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 7 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SABDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 69
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 14
- FSM %
- 68.10
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 69 | 55 | 14 | 68.10 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 85 | 67 | 18 | 65.90 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 88 | 65 | 23 | 64.80 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 88 | 65 | 23 | 64.80 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 94 | 70 | 24 | 55.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 97 | 74 | 23 | 56.70 |
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