Is St Mary's School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 September 2023. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

What are St Mary's School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Mary's School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 6.6 (England: 46.2). 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are St Mary's School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 0% of pupils at St Mary's School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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St Mary's School

Horam, Heathfield, TN21 0BT

Ofsted: Good

Independent

Phase

Capacity

9-16

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 September 2023.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 6.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 14

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 31.0%
Continued in education: 31.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 46.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 84
Boys: 78 (100%)
Capacity: 81 (96% full)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 63.1%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 100.0%
SEN Support: 0.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 5.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Budget per Pupil: £24,452/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 30.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 70.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy special converter
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: Boarding school
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%

96.3%

White British

2.4%

Gypsy/Roma

1.2%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01323691000

Office.SM@sabden.org.uk

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Horam

Heathfield, South East

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Administrative

URN: 142163
UKPRN: 10053884
Establishment No.: 7011
Trust: THE SABDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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