White House Academy
URN: 145015 • Hailsham BN27 2FB
Overview
- Name
- White House Academy
- URN
- 145015
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chloe Parks (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01323841615
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham BN27 2FB
Summary
White House Academy, located in Hailsham, East Sussex, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 191 pupils, operating below its capacity of 210. The school is part of the STEP Community, which emphasizes a commitment to high-quality education, anti-racism, diversity, and inclusivity. The staff at White House Academy prioritise the individual needs of each learner, fostering an environment where every child can thrive.
The curriculum at White House Academy is designed to engage students actively, with recent initiatives including a Drone Coding workshop in collaboration with the Royal Air Force and community involvement through visits from local professionals. The school also places importance on mental health and well-being, as demonstrated by events like Mental Health Week, where students participated in activities to promote awareness.
Community engagement is a key aspect of life at White House Academy, with strong support from the Friends of White House PTA, who contribute resources for enriching student experiences. The school is dedicated to enhancing the life chances of all children, ensuring a supportive and nurturing environment for learning.
The curriculum at White House Academy is designed to engage students actively, with recent initiatives including a Drone Coding workshop in collaboration with the Royal Air Force and community involvement through visits from local professionals. The school also places importance on mental health and well-being, as demonstrated by events like Mental Health Week, where students participated in activities to promote awareness.
Community engagement is a key aspect of life at White House Academy, with strong support from the Friends of White House PTA, who contribute resources for enriching student experiences. The school is dedicated to enhancing the life chances of all children, ensuring a supportive and nurturing environment for learning.
Useful links
- Governor Information (governance)
- Pupil Representation (sen)
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- 20 Oct Half Term Break (calendar)
- Skip to main content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Grovelands Community Primary School (65.2)
- Hellingly Community Primary School (61.5)
- Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School (61.3)
- Park Mead Primary School (57.9)
- Burfield Academy (54.3)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 191
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 38.20
- Open date
- 2017-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 191 | 93 | 98 | 210 | 38.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 189 | 98 | 91 | 210 | 37.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 186 | 95 | 91 | 210 | 38.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 186 | 95 | 91 | 210 | 38.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 174 | 86 | 88 | 210 | 34.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 180 | 87 | 93 | 210 | 27.80 |
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