St Mary's School

URN: 142163 • Heathfield TN21 0BT

Overview

Name
St Mary's School
URN
142163
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE SABDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Murphy (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01323691000
Website
Visit
Address
Horam, Heathfield TN21 0BT

Summary

St Mary's School, located in Heathfield, East Sussex, is an academy special converter that caters exclusively to boys, with a current enrolment of 84 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 81. The school is part of The Sabden Multi Academy Trust, which comprises three special schools and a Vocational Alternative Provision. The Trust aims to support students who have faced challenges in previous educational settings, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.

The school emphasizes creating a warm and stable environment where pupils can thrive. It employs relationship-based therapeutic interventions and self-regulation strategies tailored to meet individual needs. The curriculum is designed to support personal development and academic achievement, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Collaboration within the Trust is a key aspect of St Mary's School, promoting shared resources and innovative practices among its schools. Continuous professional development for staff is prioritized, equipping them with the skills necessary to effectively support pupils facing various barriers to learning.

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Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
9 - 16
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
THE SABDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
81
Pupils
84
Boys
84
Girls
0
FSM %
58.30
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 84 84 0 81 58.30
2024-09-11 88 88 0 81 54.50
2023-09-11 85 85 0 81 51.80
2022-09-11 85 85 0 81 51.80
2021-09-11 85 85 0 81 54.10
2020-09-11 87 87 0 78 47.10

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