Best 3 Secondary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: St Richard's Catholic College (Secondary) in Bexhill-on-Sea; Bexhill High Academy (Secondary) in Bexhill-on-Sea — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Richard's Catholic College and Bexhill High Academy. They are secondary phase and voluntary aided school and academy converter type located around Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Richard's Catholic College), published Jan 2022. The lowest is 3 (Bexhill High Academy), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Bexhill High Academy (Jan 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 2,500, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–30–35%; all within the Attwood Academies trust.

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Attribute	St Richard's Catholic College TN40 1SE	Bexhill High Academy TN39 4BY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex TN40 1SE	Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex TN39 4BY
Latest Ofsted	2 11 Jan 2022	3 18 Jan 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	900	1500
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	East Sussex (845)	Attwood Academies
Website	www.strichardscc.com	www.bexhillacademy.org
Telephone	01424731070	01424730722
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

St Richard's Catholic College

TN40 1SE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN40 1SE
Ofsted: 2 11 Jan 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: East Sussex (845)
Website: www.strichardscc.com
Telephone: 01424731070

Bexhill High Academy

TN39 4BY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4BY
Ofsted: 3 18 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Attwood Academies
Website: www.bexhillacademy.org
Telephone: 01424730722

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.