84
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
70%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 28/09/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEast Sussex
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of St Mary's School · All-through · East Sussex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
84
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
63%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
31%
Persistent absence
70%
Contact
Address
Horam, Heathfield, TN21 0BT
Local authority
East Sussex
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 84 | 6.4 | 100% | 0% | 63% | 31% | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 88 | 6.3 | 100% | 0% | 60% | 31% | 71% |
| 2022/23 | 82 | 6.3 | 100% | 0% | 61% | 24% | 62% |
| 2021/22 | 85 | 6.7 | 100% | 0% | 58% | 20% | 48% |
| 2020/21 | 85 | 6.7 | 100% | 0% | 59% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 82 | 5.4 | 100% | 0% | 61% | 21% | 48% |
| 2017/18 | — | 4.2 | — | — | — | 13% | 33% |
| 2016/17 | 78 | 4.4 | 100% | 1% | 65% | 20% | 53% |
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