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Hailsham Academy

Academy converter · Hailsham · BN27 1DT

Ages 2–18 · 1,577 pupils · East Sussex

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Inadequate

Inspection date

2023-03-13

Category of concern

SWK

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Requires improvement
Leadership and management
Requires improvement
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill114%

1,577 pupils · 1,380 places

Pupils on roll
1,577
Boys / girls
826 / 751
School capacity
1,380
Capacity fill
1,577 / 1,380 (114%)
Free school meals
27.3%
FSM pupils
412
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: MARK EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
MARK EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher
Thomas Redman Natalie Chamberlain

Location

Address
Battle Road
Postcode
BN27 1DT
Town
Hailsham
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Wealden
Constituency
Sussex Weald
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
12 on roll / 12 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (all-through), Ages 2–18, in Hailsham, East Sussex, 1,577 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy. Free school meals: 27.3%. SEN provision includes: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Hailsham
11
All-through schools in Hailsham
1
Academies among open schools in Hailsham
64% (7)
Open schools in BN27
11
All-through in BN27
1
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220
All-through in East Sussex LA
3

Nearby all-through schools

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

Compare with theseAll in HailshamNear BN27

  • The Ropemakers' Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools special

    Hailsham · BN27 1FB · East Sussex

    Ages 4–16

    • Att82.8
    • P8-2.1
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence26.5%

    0.2 miles away

  • White House Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hailsham · BN27 2FB · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM40.5%

    0.3 miles away

  • Thornton Grove Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hailsham · BN27 2PH · East Sussex

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM44.5%

    0.6 miles away

  • Hawkes Farm Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hailsham · BN27 1ND · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

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

    0.7 miles away

  • East Sussex Academy

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Academy alternative provision converter

    Hailsham · BN27 3NW · East Sussex

    Ages 4–16

    • FSM62.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • Park Mead Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Hailsham · BN27 3QP · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS286%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM17.8%

    2.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Thomas Redman Natalie Chamberlain
Telephone
01323841468
Website
www.hailsham-academy.org

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