How many pupils does Hazel Court School have?

Hazel Court School has 129 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hazel Court School's Ofsted rating?

Hazel Court School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).

Is Hazel Court School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hazel Court School is part of THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST.

Where is Hazel Court School?

Hazel Court School is located at Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ.

Hazel Court School

Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ

Outstanding

Inspected 25 June 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

11–19

Ages

129

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Hazel Court School

Hazel Court School is an academy special converter in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 129 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024) rated it Outstanding. 41.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 129
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

41.5%

Free school meals

8.9%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.9%

Overall absence

29.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

9.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

42.91

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£55,328

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,560 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£24,233

Spend per pupil

£26,907

Income per pupil

39%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ
Phone: 01323465720
Headteacher: David Leggett
Website: http://www.thesouthfieldtrust.com

Academy Trust

THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hazel Court School?: Hazel Court School is an academy special converter in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Hazel Court School have?: Hazel Court School has 129 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Hazel Court School's Ofsted rating?: Hazel Court School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).
Is Hazel Court School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Hazel Court School is part of THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST.
Where is Hazel Court School?: Hazel Court School is located at Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ.

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