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Schools in Hailsham
11 schools have a Hailsham postal address: 7 primary and 1 secondary, with the rest nursery, special, sixth-form and independent schools. Rank them on GCSE and KS2 results, check Ofsted, and add your postcode to sort by distance.
Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
- Primary (Reception): apply by 15 January 2027; offers on 16 April 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
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Averages cover state mainstream schools, the basis of the national figures. Special and independent schools are in the table below but not in the averages.
Ofsted across Hailsham
Most recent inspection outcome for every school with a published judgement. Click a bar to filter the table.
Spread of Attainment 8
Number of Hailsham secondaries in each band. Click a bar to filter the table.
Hailsham schools
Ranked by Attainment 8 — switch the measure to reorder
| Select | # | School | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | 5+ Eng & maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hailsham Academy Academy converter · Inadequate | 35.4 | — | 29% | |
| 2 | Bede's Senior School Other independent school | 27.6 | — | 0% | |
| 3 | The Ropemakers' Academy Free schools special · Good | 1.0 | -2.10 | 0% | |
| 4 | East Sussex Academy Academy alternative provision converter · Inadequate | — | — | — | |
| 5 | Grovelands Community Primary School Academy converter · Good | — | — | — | |
| 6 | Hawkes Farm Academy Academy sponsor led · Not judged | — | — | — | |
| 7 | Hellingly Community Primary School Academy converter | — | — | — | |
| 8 | Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | — | — | — | |
| 9 | Park Mead Primary School Community school | — | — | — | |
| 10 | Thornton Grove Academy Academy sponsor led | — | — | — |
All schools in Hailsham (A–Z)
1–11 of 11 schools
- Bede's Senior SchoolNot applicable · BN27 3QH
- East Sussex AcademyNot applicable · BN27 3NW
- Grovelands Community Primary SchoolPrimary · BN27 3UW
- Hailsham AcademyAll-through · BN27 1DT
- Hawkes Farm AcademyPrimary · BN27 1ND
- Hellingly Community Primary SchoolPrimary · BN27 4DS
- Herstmonceux Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · BN27 4LG
- Park Mead Primary SchoolPrimary · BN27 3QP
- The Ropemakers' AcademyNot applicable · BN27 1FB
- Thornton Grove AcademyPrimary · BN27 2PH
- White House AcademyPrimary · BN27 2FB
Admissions and catchment distances
All Hailsham schools are in East Sussex. Apply through the council where you live, even for a school across a council border.
Common questions about schools in Hailsham
How many schools are there in Hailsham?
11 open schools have a Hailsham postal address: 7 primary, 1 secondary and 3 others (nursery, special, sixth-form and independent).
Which state secondary schools in Hailsham have the best GCSE results?
By Attainment 8 in the latest Department for Education results: Hailsham Academy (35.4). Progress 8, grade 5+ English and maths and Ofsted are in the table on this page.
Which council handles school admissions in Hailsham?
Hailsham schools are in East Sussex. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in a neighbouring council area, and each school’s admission rules decide who gets a place.