Special schoolData as of May 2026

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

Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9JU

Academy special converter · Ages 7–16 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jun 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

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

13.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

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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

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	13.4	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

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	-1.03	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

0.41

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Ark Alexandra Academy

1.42 km away · Academy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Saxon Mount School

2.28 km away · Academy special converter

Outstanding

The St Leonards Academy

2.31 km away · Academy sponsor led

Inadequate

Lansdowne Children's Centre

2.43 km away · Secure units

Claremont School

2.54 km away · Other independent school

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

New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) is a secondary school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 8.9. The school has around 69 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9JU | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust), including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2025 — Good
Oct 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Jul 2014 — Outstanding (predecessor: New Horizons School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)

What is New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)'s Ofsted rating?

New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What are New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)'s latest exam results?

New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust): GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 8.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) located?

New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) is a secondary school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex (TN38 9JU).

How many pupils attend New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)?

New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) has around 69 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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