What did Ofsted judge Bexhill High Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Bexhill High Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Bexhill High Academy?

Bexhill High Academy has 1,441 pupils on roll.

What ages does Bexhill High Academy take?

Bexhill High Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Bexhill High Academy located?

Bexhill High Academy is located in Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4BY, East Sussex.

How do I apply to Bexhill High Academy?

Bexhill High Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Bexhill High Academy?

When Bexhill High Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following being looked after; 2. Children with an exceptional medical or social need for whom attendance at any other school would be inappropriate Parents must submit supporting evidence, such as a letter from a doctor or social worker, which clearly demonstrates that the needs of the child can only be met by attending Bexhill Academy; 3. Children who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission and are living within the pre-defined community area Children are siblings if they are full, half, adoptive or foster brother or sister living in the same household. Please note that children with siblings attending the school will only be prioritised ahead of in area children if they also live in the community area, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 300 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Bexhill High Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.9% of pupils at Bexhill High Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bexhill High Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following being looked after
2Children with an exceptional medical or social need for whom attendance at any other school would be inappropriate Parents must submit supporting evidence, such as a letter from a doctor or social worker, which clearly demonstrates that the needs of the child can only be met by attending Bexhill Academy.
3Children who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission and are living within the pre-defined community area Children are siblings if they are full, half, adoptive or foster brother or sister living in the same household. Please note that children with siblings attending the school will only be prioritised ahead of in area children if they also live in the community area.
4Children of staff in the following circumstances where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. This will apply to all academy employees.
5Children living within the pre-defined community area Each home address in the county falls within a community area although living in a community area does not guarantee a place can be allocated. The community area for Bexhill Academy is shown in the local authority’s admission booklet.
6Children who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission and are living outside the pre-defined community area
7Children living outside the pre-defined area

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Bexhill High Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bexhill High Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Bexhill High Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bexhill High Academy?: Bexhill High Academy has 1,441 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bexhill High Academy take?: Bexhill High Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Bexhill High Academy located?: Bexhill High Academy is located in Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4BY, East Sussex.
How do I apply to Bexhill High Academy?: Bexhill High Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Bexhill High Academy?: When Bexhill High Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following being looked after; 2. Children with an exceptional medical or social need for whom attendance at any other school would be inappropriate Parents must submit supporting evidence, such as a letter from a doctor or social worker, which clearly demonstrates that the needs of the child can only be met by attending Bexhill Academy; 3. Children who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission and are living within the pre-defined community area Children are siblings if they are full, half, adoptive or foster brother or sister living in the same household. Please note that children with siblings attending the school will only be prioritised ahead of in area children if they also live in the community area, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 300 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bexhill High Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.9% of pupils at Bexhill High Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bexhill High Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following being looked after
2Children with an exceptional medical or social need for whom attendance at any other school would be inappropriate Parents must submit supporting evidence, such as a letter from a doctor or social worker, which clearly demonstrates that the needs of the child can only be met by attending Bexhill Academy.
3Children who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission and are living within the pre-defined community area Children are siblings if they are full, half, adoptive or foster brother or sister living in the same household. Please note that children with siblings attending the school will only be prioritised ahead of in area children if they also live in the community area.
4Children of staff in the following circumstances where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. This will apply to all academy employees.
5Children living within the pre-defined community area Each home address in the county falls within a community area although living in a community area does not guarantee a place can be allocated. The community area for Bexhill Academy is shown in the local authority’s admission booklet.
6Children who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission and are living outside the pre-defined community area
7Children living outside the pre-defined area

Bexhill High Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bexhill High Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Bexhill High Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bexhill High Academy?: Bexhill High Academy has 1,441 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bexhill High Academy take?: Bexhill High Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Bexhill High Academy located?: Bexhill High Academy is located in Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4BY, East Sussex.
How do I apply to Bexhill High Academy?: Bexhill High Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Bexhill High Academy?: When Bexhill High Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following being looked after; 2. Children with an exceptional medical or social need for whom attendance at any other school would be inappropriate Parents must submit supporting evidence, such as a letter from a doctor or social worker, which clearly demonstrates that the needs of the child can only be met by attending Bexhill Academy; 3. Children who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission and are living within the pre-defined community area Children are siblings if they are full, half, adoptive or foster brother or sister living in the same household. Please note that children with siblings attending the school will only be prioritised ahead of in area children if they also live in the community area, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 300 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bexhill High Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.9% of pupils at Bexhill High Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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