Bexhill High Academy

About Bexhill High Academy

Bexhill High Academy is an academy converter in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,454 pupils on roll. It is part of MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.7 (2025/26). 31.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,454 / 1,500 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 May 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Gunters Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4BY

Phone

01424730722

Principal

Craig Neal

Website

http://www.bexhillacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bexhill High Academy?

Bexhill High Academy is an academy converter in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Bexhill High Academy have?

Bexhill High Academy has 1,454 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Bexhill High Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bexhill High Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.7 in 2025/26.

Is Bexhill High Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bexhill High Academy is part of MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Bexhill High Academy?

Bexhill High Academy is located at Gunters Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4BY.