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East Sussex Academy

Academy alternative provision converter · Hailsham · BN27 3NW

Ages 4–16 · 120 pupils · East Sussex

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Ofsted

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Headline

Inadequate

Inspection date

2024-02-06

Category of concern

Special measures

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Inadequate
Leadership and management
Inadequate
Safeguarding effective
No

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill86%

120 pupils · 140 places

Pupils on roll
120
Boys / girls
87 / 33
School capacity
140
Capacity fill
120 / 140 (86%)
Free school meals
62.5%
FSM pupils
75
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision converter

Age range

Ages 4–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Bromley College of Further and Higher Education
Headteacher
Mr Guy Walsh

Location

Address
Oaklands Way
Postcode
BN27 3NW
Town
Hailsham
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Wealden
Constituency
Sussex Weald
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy alternative provision converter, Ages 4–16, in Hailsham, East Sussex, 120 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 62.5%.

Open schools in Hailsham
11
Academies among open schools in Hailsham
64% (7)
Open schools in BN27
11
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220

Nearby schools

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

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    • KS257%
    • Absence7.8%
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  • The Ropemakers' Academy

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    • EM5+0%
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  • Thornton Grove Academy

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    • KS259%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM28.0%

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  • Park Mead Primary School

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    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM17.8%

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  • Polegate Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    • KS256%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM17.5%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Guy Walsh
Website
eastsussex.lseat.org.uk

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