Hailsham Academy, Hailsham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate.
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At a Glance
27.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
1,577 pupils
2,181 capacity
604 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hailsham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hailsham
Admissions Demand - East Sussex
Places available
5,548
Applications
4,976
Got 1st preference
86.1%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across East Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(100)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
11.95196%
Overall absence
33%
Persistent absence
1,400
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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