111
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
64%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 21/06/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEast Sussex
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.1:1
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterNone
StatusOpen
Overview of The Ropemakers' Academy · All-through · East Sussex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
111
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
68%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
34%
Persistent absence
64%
Contact
Address
Reef Way, Hailsham, BN27 1FB
Local authority
East Sussex
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 111 | 8.5 | 100% | 0% | 68% | 34% | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 78 | 7.1 | 100% | 0% | 55% | 26% | 52% |
| 2022/23 | 62 | 7.8 | 100% | 0% | 61% | 28% | 54% |
| 2021/22 | 37 | 4.6 | 100% | 0% | 54% | 34% | 67% |
| 2020/21 | 12 | 12.0 | 100% | 0% | 33% | — | — |
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