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Saxon Mount School
- Secondary
- Hastings TN38 8HH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make sound progress across the curriculum, excelling in art and social communication.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary; pupils enjoy learning and are well-mannered and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Staff feel valued with high-quality training and support to expand skills.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development and peer support strengthen teaching practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Highly effective in art and English, but some subjects need more consistent challenge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are highly positive and engaged, recommending the school wholeheartedly.
Communication: Staff are exemplary at explaining students' progress and areas for development.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents unanimously express satisfaction and high regard for the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work effectively with external agencies to ensure pupil safety and welfare.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders maintain rigorous support and plans to improve teaching and extend post-16 provision.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; staff act promptly on any bullying concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: All staff promote well-being, health, and safety effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Ample extracurricular opportunities, including trips and activities that engage pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders ensure all pupils benefit from extra-curricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers guidance and individual work-experience placements are in place.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Plans to extend post-16 provision are being developed.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Highly individualised support for pupils' needs, aiding successful transitions.
Subjects Offered: Effective teaching in core subjects, including extensive coverage in English and mathematics.
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Saxon Mount School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 160 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.2 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 98% | 30% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 11.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 10.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 22.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.2% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.90 | 2.45 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 36.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 22% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 9% | 15.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.19% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.72% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.53% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.76 | 2.74 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 79.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 32 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 76.03% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 39.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 11.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 19.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 16% | 6.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.91 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 10.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.98% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.08% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.89 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 86.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 85% | 38.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.87% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 16.57% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.23% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 12 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.61% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.57% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.82 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 74.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 137 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 68.28% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 37.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.31% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 17% | 3.62% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.83% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 37.36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.52% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.09% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 79.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.38% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.9% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 14.41% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saxon Mount School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1