There are 11 schools in Hailsham (excluding independent schools), including 10 primary schools, 1 secondary school, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Hailsham has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Hailsham under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Hailsham
| Total Schools | 11 |
| Total Pupils | 4,292 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19.61 |
| Median Free School Meals | 20% |
The median school in Hailsham has 20% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 3rd highest figure in East Sussex. This represents about 850 pupils, or approximately 1 in 5 of Hailsham's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Hailsham is 19.61 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 23rd lowest ratio in East Sussex, and the 265th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South East region of the UK.
Primaries
10
10% Outstanding • 80% Good
Secondaries
1
0% Outstanding • 0% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 0% Good
Most of Hailsham's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 8 schools or 80% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and good - about 30% and 20% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 20% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Hailsham's primary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burfield Academy | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
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| Grovelands Community Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Very low |
Very high |
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| Hailsham Community College | 2–18 yrs | 1,380 |
Serious Weaknesses |
Low |
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| Hawkes Farm Academy | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Anglican | |
| Hellingly Community Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 242 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Park Mead Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 120 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| Phoenix Academy | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Very low |
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| Polegate Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 630 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Very high |
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| White House Academy | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Very low |
Most of Hailsham's secondary schools have been rated Inadequate or Serious Weaknesses by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Attainment is good - 100% of secondary schools fall under this category. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Hailsham's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Community College | 2–18 yrs | 1,380 |
Serious Weaknesses |
Good |
Low |
Most of Hailsham's sixth form schools have been rated Inadequate or Serious Weaknesses by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Attainment is good - 100% of sixth form schools fall under this category. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Hailsham's sixth form schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Community College | 2–18 yrs | 1,380 |
Serious Weaknesses |
Good |
Low |