The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (139% full)
- 62% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 111
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 62.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- THE BECKMEAD TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Hawthorne
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Reef Way, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1FB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHailsham Community College
Secondary · 328m away
Hailsham Academy
All-through · 329m away
Jemini Response
Independent · 506m away
Thornton Grove Academy
Primary · 623m away
Grovelands Community Primary School
Primary · 935m away
Hawkes Farm Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
East Sussex Academy
Academy · 1.6km away
Hellingly Community Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Ropemakers' Academy a selective school?
No. The Ropemakers' Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Ropemakers' Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Ropemakers' Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ropemakers' Academy?
The Ropemakers' Academy currently has 111 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ropemakers' Academy take?
The Ropemakers' Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is The Ropemakers' Academy?
The Ropemakers' Academy is in Hailsham, BN27 1FB, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ropemakers' Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Ropemakers' Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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