The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 38.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Chloe Parks (Head Teacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Marshfoot Lane, White House Academy, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2FB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is White House Academy's Ofsted rating?
White House Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend White House Academy?
White House Academy currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does White House Academy take?
White House Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is White House Academy?
White House Academy is in Hailsham, BN27 2FB, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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