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Saxon Mount School

Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8HH

Academy special converter · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

8.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

8.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

0.0%

Basics 9-5

0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

8.9

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	10.6	46.4
2024/25	8.9	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	-0.67	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.82

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The St Leonards Academy

0.05 km away · Academy sponsor led

Inadequate

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New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)

2.28 km away · Academy special converter

Good

Glyne Gap School

2.66 km away · Academy special converter

Outstanding

Bexhill College

3.17 km away · Further education

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About Saxon Mount School

Saxon Mount School is a secondary school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 15 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 8.9. The school has around 171 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8HH | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Saxon Mount School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Outstanding
Oct 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Saxon Mount School

What is Saxon Mount School's Ofsted rating?

Saxon Mount School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Saxon Mount School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 15 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Saxon Mount School.

What are Saxon Mount School's latest exam results?

Saxon Mount School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 8.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Saxon Mount School located?

Saxon Mount School is a secondary school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex (TN38 8HH).

How many pupils attend Saxon Mount School?

Saxon Mount School has around 171 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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