The Lindfield School
URN: 142744 • Eastbourne BN22 0BQ
Overview
- Name
- The Lindfield School
- URN
- 142744
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 60.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kirsty Eydmann (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01323502988
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lindfield Road, Eastbourne BN22 0BQ
Summary
The Lindfield School is an academy special converter located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, catering to a mixed-gender population of 120 pupils. With a capacity of 95, the school supports students with significant learning and developmental needs. The school is part of The Southfield Trust, which emphasizes a commitment to inclusivity and personalized education.
At The Lindfield School, the curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil, ensuring that they have the opportunity to engage meaningfully with their peers and the wider community. The school adopts a creative approach to learning, fostering an environment where students can thrive and develop essential life skills.
The school also values strong partnerships with families and local organizations, promoting a collaborative approach to education. With 47.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, The Lindfield School is dedicated to providing support and resources to ensure that all students can achieve their potential. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
At The Lindfield School, the curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil, ensuring that they have the opportunity to engage meaningfully with their peers and the wider community. The school adopts a creative approach to learning, fostering an environment where students can thrive and develop essential life skills.
The school also values strong partnerships with families and local organizations, promoting a collaborative approach to education. With 47.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, The Lindfield School is dedicated to providing support and resources to ensure that all students can achieve their potential. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Trust Governance (governance)
- SEND Local Offer/SEN Report (sen)
- SEND Local Offer/SEN Report/Accountability Statement (sen)
- SEND Local Offer/SEN Report (sen)
- SEN Information report/local offer (sen)
- Sensory room (sen)
- Construction images and information (sen)
- Policies & procedures (other)
- Policies and procedures (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Lindfield School (70.2)
- The South Downs Community Special School (70.2)
- The South Downs School (64.0)
- Hazel Court School (56.8)
- Hazel Court School (56.6)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST
- Capacity
- 95
- Pupils
- 120
- Boys
- 88
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 47.50
- Open date
- 2016-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 120 | 88 | 32 | 95 | 47.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 114 | 86 | 28 | 95 | 43.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 111 | 83 | 28 | 95 | 43.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 111 | 83 | 28 | 92 | 43.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 96 | 70 | 26 | 92 | 36.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 96 | 61 | 35 | 84 | 32.30 |
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