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The Flagship School

Free schools special · Hastings · TN34 2AE

Ages 6–16 · 26 pupils · East Sussex

Overall absence

21.0%

Absence

Academic year 2022/23. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence21.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)56.5%
Unauthorised17.8%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
17.4%
Enrolments in measure
23

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2023).

Capacity fill74%

26 pupils · 35 places

Pupils on roll
26
Boys / girls
20 / 6
School capacity
35
Capacity fill
26 / 35 (74%)
Free school meals
38.5%
FSM pupils
10
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 6–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Ms Adrienne Cherrywood

Location

Address
The Ridge
Postcode
TN34 2AE
Town
Hastings
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Hastings
Constituency
Hastings and Rye
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

Local context

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

Mixed free schools special, Ages 6–16, in Hastings, East Sussex, 26 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 38.5%.

Open schools in Hastings
15
Academies among open schools in Hastings
73% (11)
Open schools in TN34
7
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.

Compare with theseAll in HastingsNear TN34

  • The Flagship School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Free schools special

    Hastings · TN34 2AE · East Sussex

    Ages 7–16

    • Absence33.8%
    • FSM58.7%

    0.0 miles away

  • Torfield School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy special converter

    Hastings · TN34 3JT · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS20%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM41.2%

    0.1 miles away

  • Ark Castledown Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hastings · TN34 3QT · East Sussex

    Ages 2–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM51.9%

    0.1 miles away

  • Dudley Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Hastings · TN35 5NJ · East Sussex

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM25.4%

    0.4 miles away

  • Mulberry Baird Primary

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hastings · TN34 3TH · East Sussex

    Ages 3–11

    • KS220%
    • Absence9.1%
    • FSM53.8%

    0.5 miles away

  • All Saints CofE Junior Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hastings · TN35 5JU · East Sussex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM38.7%

    0.6 miles away

  • Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hastings · TN34 2HU · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS285%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM20.7%

    0.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Adrienne Cherrywood

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