The Flagship School

About The Flagship School

The Flagship School is a free school special in Hastings, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 6–16. It has 61 pupils on roll. It is part of THE BECKMEAD TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 March 2022) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.3 (2025/26). 58.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 6–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

61 / 80 (76%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

16 March 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AE

Phone

01424311023

Head Teacher

Grégoire Godin

Website

https://www.beckmeadtrust.org/flagship

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Flagship School?

The Flagship School is a free school special in Hastings, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 6–16.

How many pupils does The Flagship School have?

The Flagship School has 61 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Flagship School's Ofsted rating?

The Flagship School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 March 2022).

How does The Flagship School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Flagship School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.3 in 2025/26.

Is The Flagship School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Flagship School is part of THE BECKMEAD TRUST.

Where is The Flagship School?

The Flagship School is located at The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AE.