Is St Richard's Catholic College a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 October 2021. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Richard's Catholic College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Richard's Catholic College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 55.5 (England: 46.2). 66.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Richard's Catholic College?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Richard's Catholic College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Richard's Catholic College

Ashdown Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1SE

Ofsted: Good

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 12 October 2021.

Continues from St Richard's Catholic College (URN 114612) since 1 June 2025. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 55.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 66.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 88.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 205

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 88.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1033
Boys: 485 (47%)
Girls: 544 (53%)
Capacity: 900 (114% full)
SEND: 11.7%
FSM Eligible: 13.6%
EAL: 13.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 9.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 63.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,377/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 5.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 54.6%
White Other: 17.3%
Asian Other: 8.1%
Asian Indian: 7.7%
Mixed Other: 3.5%
Black African: 3.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.0%

54.6%

White British

17.3%

White Other

8.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01424731070

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Ashdown Road

Bexhill-on-Sea, South East

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Administrative

URN: 151779
UKPRN: 10097843
Establishment No.: 4606
Trust: BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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