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Bexhill High Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bexhill High Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1454 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,454

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Bexhill High Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bexhill High Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bexhill High Academy — School Information

Full address
Gunters Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4BY
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138895

Other Secondary Schools in Bexhill-on-Sea

If Bexhill High Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bexhill High Academy

Is Bexhill High Academy oversubscribed?

Bexhill High Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bexhill High Academy?

Admission to Bexhill High Academy is managed by East Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Bexhill High Academy cover?

Bexhill High Academy is a secondary school in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bexhill High Academy?

Bexhill High Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.