St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Buckhurst Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1QEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bexhill-on-Sea for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 6th of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 March 2025, report published 5 May 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 March 2025

Pupils thrive in this exceptional school. Pupils strive to treat others as they wish to be treated. They flourish because of the mutual respect and care adults and pupils show each other. The behaviour of pupils is superb, and their manners are spotless. Consequently, learning is almost never disrupted. Pupils relish contributing to a diverse school community. The school draws pupils from a wide range of backgrounds. Pupils and staff are united in their devotion to the school's values and an expectation that everyone is compassionate and giving of their best efforts. Pupils have trusted adults and are able to articulate thoughts and feelings clearly. As a result, they are safe, heard and happy. The school is inclusive and dedicated to the success of its pupils. This means that those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are as successful as their peers. The school's expectations for excellent achievement are clear in lessons and around the school. Pupils achieve well. They are highly engaged in learning and relish the curriculum's aspirational themes and topics. They feel empowered by the knowledge they gain and are enthusiastic about their learning and skills. This is clear in their academic, creative and sporting pursuits.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

61 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

420 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals18.3%

18.3%, 8.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.6%

17.6%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4%

4%, 10.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1%

1%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Chantry Community Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good42% met the expected standard
King Offa Primary Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding64% met the expected standard
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill0.9 milesOfsted: Good47% met the expected standard
Pebsham Primary Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good71% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Angela Hamill
Address
Buckhurst Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1QE
Local authority
East Sussex
URN
114564

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.