MixedIndependentBoarding

St Mary's School and 6th Form College

Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, South East · TN40 2LU

St Mary's School and 6th Form College is a small independent school in Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, with around 179 pupils and the option of boarding. Inter- and non-denominational in character, it welcomes a mixed intake and offers a more intimate setting than larger schools. Its 2022 Ofsted inspection rated the school 'Good' overall, with standout 'Outstanding' marks for pupil behaviour. The picture is more mixed elsewhere, however, with leadership and the sixth form both judged 'Inadequate', so families weighing the senior years should look closely at how those areas are being addressed. The school is led by Head Ms Natalie Edwards.

179

Pupils

Good

Ofsted

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 179
Location: Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, South East
Website: https://www.stmarysbexhill.org/

Headteacher

Head Ms Natalie Edwards

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Teaching & academics

Teaching to GCSE level was rated 'Good' by Ofsted for quality of education in 2022. The small roll allows for close attention to individual pupils. Prospective families should note that the sixth form provision was judged 'Inadequate' at the same inspection, a point worth raising directly with the school when considering post-16 study.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: Inter- / non- denominational
Boarding: Yes

Inspection reports

Ofsted overall: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Last inspected: 22 March 2022

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The last word

A small, boarding-capable school where behaviour is genuinely 'Outstanding' and everyday teaching is 'Good'. The 'Inadequate' ratings for leadership and the sixth form are the questions to put to the school before committing.

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