Torfield School
URN: 141476 • Hastings TN34 3JT
Overview
- Name
- Torfield School
- URN
- 141476
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TORFIELD AND SAXON MOUNT ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Anderson (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01424428228
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Croft Road, Hastings TN34 3JT
Summary
Torfield School, located in Hastings, East Sussex, is a mixed academy special converter catering to 102 pupils with a capacity of 103. The school focuses on children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), aiming to foster independence, resilience, and self-confidence among its students. With 43.10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all.
The curriculum at Torfield School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring they have access to a broad range of learning experiences. Recent activities include visits to local nature reserves, care homes, and educational trips that enhance students' understanding of various subjects, particularly in Health and Social Care. These experiences are integral to the school's ethos of promoting personal growth and community engagement.
Torfield School prides itself on creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive. The dedicated staff and governors work collaboratively to ensure that all pupils achieve their potential and are prepared for fulfilling lives beyond school. For more information, visit their website at [Torfield School](https://www.tasmat.org/).
The curriculum at Torfield School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring they have access to a broad range of learning experiences. Recent activities include visits to local nature reserves, care homes, and educational trips that enhance students' understanding of various subjects, particularly in Health and Social Care. These experiences are integral to the school's ethos of promoting personal growth and community engagement.
Torfield School prides itself on creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive. The dedicated staff and governors work collaboratively to ensure that all pupils achieve their potential and are prepared for fulfilling lives beyond school. For more information, visit their website at [Torfield School](https://www.tasmat.org/).
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Become a Governor (governance)
- Posted On - Apr 4 2025 Saxon Mount - Applications for a MPS/UPS Class Teacher are now OPEN We are excited to welcome applications for a MPS/UPS Class Teacher depending on qualifications and experience (sen)
- Posted On - Apr 23 2025 Torfield - Understanding Torfield's Logo During last term’s meeting, our School Council asked questions about Torfield’s logo and why it was chosen. So for this term&rsqu (sen)
- Posted On - May 21 2025 Torfield - Inter-School Golf You may have seen on the BBC news website that there is an inter-school golf tournament taking place in Hastings today. I am very proud to say that Torf (sen)
- Posted On - Jun 20 2025 Torfield - Parker Road Sports Day The sun was shining and spirits were high as children at the Parker Road site of Torfield School celebrated a fantastic Sports Day filled with energ (sen)
- SEN Information (sen)
- Statutory Information and Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Broomham School (45.2)
- Oakridge School (45.2)
- Torfield School (45.2)
- The Flagship School (27.5)
- The Flagship School (25.1)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TORFIELD AND SAXON MOUNT ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 103
- Pupils
- 102
- Boys
- 81
- Girls
- 21
- FSM %
- 43.10
- Open date
- 2014-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 102 | 81 | 21 | 103 | 43.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 101 | 80 | 21 | 88 | 44.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 101 | 81 | 20 | 88 | 48.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 101 | 81 | 20 | 83 | 48.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 100 | 80 | 20 | 83 | 50.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 101 | 78 | 23 | 83 | 46.50 |
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