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St Richard's Catholic College

Academy converter · Bexhill-on-Sea · TN40 1SE

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,029

Local authority

East Sussex

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, 1,029 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 14.3%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Arundel and Brighton.

Open schools in Bexhill-on-Sea
15
Secondary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea
2
Academies among open schools in Bexhill-on-Sea
53% (8)
Open schools in TN40
8
Secondary in TN40
1
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220
Secondary in East Sussex LA
23

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Bexhill-on-SeaNear TN40

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
151779

Location

Address
Ashdown Road
Postcode
TN40 1SE
Town
Bexhill-on-Sea
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Rother
Constituency
Bexhill and Battle
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,029
Boys / girls
485 / 544
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
1,029 / 900 (114%)
Free school meals
14.3%
FSM pupils
147
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Arundel and Brighton
Governance
Academy trust: BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bosco Catholic Education Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Barber
Telephone
01424731070
Website
http://www.strichardscc.com

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