Hawkes Farm Academy
Hailsham, BN27 1ND · East Sussex · primary school
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25th of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.2/10 against 2,490 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 62% | 4.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hawkes Farm Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a book club and lunch and break clubs, attend the East Sussex Children’s Book Award, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 328 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the lunch and break clubs? How does the school manage the transition for children joining from other primary schools?
What Ofsted said about Hawkes Farm Academy
Overview
This is a “happy and nurturing school where pupils thrive,” characterised by “caring” relationships and a strong sense of community. The inspection found that the school’s “ambitious and well structured” curriculum, combined with “decisive leadership,” has had a positive impact on pupils’ achievement and behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and well structured,” allowing pupils to “apply their learning to more difficult ideas” through step-by-step knowledge building.
- Reading is a high priority, with a phonics programme delivered to a “high standard” that helps pupils become “accurate and fluent readers.”
- Pupils behave well, showing “kindness to one another” and taking pride in responsibilities such as being “eco-warriors” or members of the “pupil parliament.”
- There are “clear processes in place to quickly identify the needs of pupils with SEND,” with appropriate adaptations and support from specialist agencies.
- Staff are “well supported to manage their well-being,” and governance provides “rigorous oversight of all aspects of the school.”
Areas to improve
- In the early years, planned activities “lack clarity about the language and vocabulary that children should be learning,” hindering the development of essential communication skills.
- Assessment systems are new in some subjects, meaning “gaps or misconceptions in pupils’ understanding... are not consistently identified” before moving on to new content.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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