What is Hailsham Academy's Ofsted rating?

Hailsham Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2023).

How does Hailsham Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hailsham Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.4 in 2025/26.

Is Hailsham Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hailsham Academy is part of MARK EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Hailsham Academy?

Hailsham Academy is located at Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DT.

Hailsham Academy

Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DT

Inadequate

Inspected 13 March 2023

Inadequate

Ofsted

35.4

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

2–18

Ages

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Hailsham Academy

Hailsham Academy is an academy converter in Hailsham, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–18. It is part of MARK EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2023) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.4 (2025/26). 26.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 2–18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1,380
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 March 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

26.4%

Free school meals

3.9%

EAL

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

35.4

Attainment 8

233 pupils

29.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

47.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Attendance

11.9%

Overall absence

33%

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.

Contact Details

Address: Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DT
Phone: 01323841468
Head Teacher: Thomas Redman Natalie Chamberlain
Website: www.hailsham-academy.org

Academy Trust

MARK EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hailsham Academy?: Hailsham Academy is an academy converter in Hailsham, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–18.
What is Hailsham Academy's Ofsted rating?: Hailsham Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2023).
How does Hailsham Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Hailsham Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.4 in 2025/26.
Is Hailsham Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Hailsham Academy is part of MARK EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Hailsham Academy?: Hailsham Academy is located at Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DT.

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