Torfield School
URN: 114690 • Hastings TN34 3JT
Overview
- Name
- Torfield School
- URN
- 114690
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Preece (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Croft Road, Hastings TN34 3JT
Summary
Torfield School, located in Hastings, East Sussex, is a community special school dedicated to supporting children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs. The school’s ethos centres on fostering independence, resilience, and self-confidence among its pupils, ensuring they have the opportunities to lead fulfilling lives. The leadership team, including Executive Headteacher Mr R. Preece and Headteacher Miss A. Jagot, is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student can thrive.
The curriculum at Torfield School is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a focus on practical experiences and community engagement. Recent activities have included visits to local attractions such as the RSPCA Mallydams Wood and Port Lympne, as well as participation in events like the Great Music Schools' Takeover. These experiences aim to enhance learning and provide students with valuable life skills.
The school also emphasizes collaboration with families and the wider community, ensuring that students receive the necessary support both academically and socially. Through various programs and activities, Torfield School strives to prepare its pupils for future challenges and opportunities.
The curriculum at Torfield School is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a focus on practical experiences and community engagement. Recent activities have included visits to local attractions such as the RSPCA Mallydams Wood and Port Lympne, as well as participation in events like the Great Music Schools' Takeover. These experiences aim to enhance learning and provide students with valuable life skills.
The school also emphasizes collaboration with families and the wider community, ensuring that students receive the necessary support both academically and socially. Through various programs and activities, Torfield School strives to prepare its pupils for future challenges and opportunities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Torfield School (61.5)
- Broomham School (45.2)
- Oakridge School (45.2)
- The Flagship School (27.5)
- The Flagship School (25.1)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2014-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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