102
Pupils · 2024/25
8%
EAL · 2024/25
17%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 23/02/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEast Sussex
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Torfield School · Primary · East Sussex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
102
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
8%
FSM eligible
44%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
7%
Persistent absence
17%
Contact
Address
Croft Road, Hastings, TN34 3JT
Local authority
East Sussex
Website
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 | 102 | 7.9 | 100% | 8% | 44% | 7% | 17% |
| 2023/24 | 101 | 7.6 | 100% | 7% | 48% | 8% | 25% |
| 2022/23 | 96 | 7.5 | 100% | 7% | 51% | 8% | 28% |
| 2021/22 | 101 | 6.8 | 100% | 6% | 52% | 9% | 34% |
| 2020/21 | 100 | 7.8 | 100% | 5% | 54% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 100 | 7.8 | 100% | 4% | 53% | 8% | 23% |
| 2017/18 | — | 9.1 | — | — | — | 7% | 21% |
| 2016/17 | 72 | 7.1 | 100% | 2% | 62% | 5% | 6% |
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