St Mary's School
Academy special converter · Ages 9–16 · Heathfield, East Sussex
St Mary's School is a special school in Heathfield, East Sussex for ages 9–16 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 28 September 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Horam, Heathfield, TN21 0BT
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 9–16
- Council
- East Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 78 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 55.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 28 September 2023
Strengths
- “Leaders and staff are very aware of this and plan the school’s curriculum to help pupils develop these skills over time.”
- “The rural setting of the school enables it to provide an enriching outdoor curriculum.”
- “Pupils particularly enjoy forest school and caring for the school’s chickens, goats and horses.”
To improve
- “Most arrive without the personal skills they need to make a positive contribution to their school and wider community.”
- “Pupils throughout the school sometimes struggle to regulate their emotions.”
- “Occasionally, pupils use aggressive language when they are upset or frustrated.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 6.8 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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