St Mary's School and 6th Form College
Wrestwood Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's School and 6th Form College is a special school in Bexhill-on-Sea for ages 5 to 19. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 March 2022, report published 17 May 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 March 2022
Each morning, pupils and staff greet each other with happy and smiling faces. Everyone is exceptionally kind and welcoming. Pupils are eager to explain why they believe St Mary's is such a special place to learn. They can confidently recollect fond memories of exciting and interesting experiences. Pupils are proud of their achievements. This may be a piece of artwork or something they baked in food technology. Particular pride is placed on receiving the many different awards in the Friday celebration assembly, including the much-prized Principal's Award. Pupils enjoy learning with their friends and their trusted adults. Thoughtful support is provided daily that helps pupils feel safe. Staff and pupils use different communication aids to help all pupils explore their feelings and emotions. Staff are keen to find out each pupil's specific interests. Extra-curricular opportunities are provided to foster these talents. These include growing plants in 'Garden Club' or creating models with the school's 3D printer. Everyone has the highest expectations for what each pupil can achieve. The education, health and care (EHC) plans are central to this. Pupils appreciate the dedication of staff that ensures each pupil has the skills and knowledge they need to be successful.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is not yet securely and consistently embedded across all subjects. This means that pupils are not always confident in using the identified knowledge and skills. Leaders should continue to monitor the full implementation of the curriculum to ensure that all pupils know and remember more across every subject.
- Leaders are currently developing and refining assessment processes in the different subjects. As a result, teachers are less confident in accurately checking how pupils' understanding is developing. This means it is difficult to determine where further support may be required. Leaders should carefully monitor the implementation of assessment processes across the school's curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
13 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
221 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near St Mary's School and 6th Form College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyne Gap School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Saxon Mount School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 8.9 |
| Headstart | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 0.1 |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 8.9 |
| ISP School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 14.8 |
School details
- School type
- Non-maintained special school
- Sector
- Other
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Inter- / non- denominational
- Boarding places
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Natalie Edwards
- Phone
- 01424730740
- Address
- Wrestwood Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2LU
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 133653
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.