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Thornton Grove Academy

Academy sponsor led · Hailsham · BN27 2PH

Ages 3–11 · 253 pupils · East Sussex

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Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

253 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
253
Boys / girls
123 / 130
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
253 / 210 (120%)
Free school meals
44.5%
FSM pupils
101
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Danielle King

Location

Address
Marshfoot Lane
Postcode
BN27 2PH
Town
Hailsham
County
East Sussex
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 sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Hailsham, East Sussex, 253 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 44.5%.

Open schools in Hailsham
11
Primary schools in Hailsham
7
Academies among open schools in Hailsham
64% (7)
Open schools in BN27
11
Primary in BN27
7
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220
Primary in East Sussex LA
144

Nearby primary 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

  • 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

  • Hawkes Farm Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hailsham · BN27 1ND · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

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

    1.1 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%

    2.7 miles away

  • Polegate Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Polegate · BN26 6PT · East Sussex

    Ages 2–11

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

    2.9 miles away

  • Hankham Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Pevensey · BN24 5AY · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM29.9%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Danielle King
Telephone
01323819309
Website
https://www.thorntongroveacademy.org/

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