How many pupils does Bede's Senior School have?

Bede's Senior School has 802 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Bede's Senior School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bede's Senior School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 27.6 in 2025/26.

Where is Bede's Senior School?

Bede's Senior School is located at The Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QH.

Bede's Senior School

The Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

27.6

Attainment 8

13–19

Ages

802

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Bede's Senior School

Bede's Senior School is an independent school in Hailsham, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 13–19. It has 802 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 27.6 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 13–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 802 / 875 (92%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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Free school meals

0.4%

SEN support

15.6%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

30 students

23.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

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.

Contact Details

Address: The Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QH
Phone: 01323843252
Headteacher: Peter Goodyer
Website: www.bedes.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bede's Senior School?: Bede's Senior School is an independent school in Hailsham, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 13–19.
How many pupils does Bede's Senior School have?: Bede's Senior School has 802 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Bede's Senior School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Bede's Senior School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 27.6 in 2025/26.
Where is Bede's Senior School?: Bede's Senior School is located at The Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QH.

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