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The Ropemakers' Academy

Not applicable • Free schools special • Open

Contact

Reef Way
Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1FB

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
None
Religious ethos
None
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Capacity
80
Pupils
111 (Boys: 79, Girls: 32)
Free School Meals
62.2%
Capacity utilisation
139% (111 / 80)
Establishment type
Free schools special
Type group
Free Schools
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Sep 2020
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
148035
LAESTAB
8457001
UKPRN
10086710
Establishment No.
7001
Ofsted phase
Special

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 13 Sep 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
9
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
78
Age range
4–16
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious character
None
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
THE BECKMEAD TRUST
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    13 Sep 2023
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (13 Sep 2023)