Hazel Court School
URN: 145254 • Eastbourne BN23 8EJ
Overview
- Name
- Hazel Court School
- URN
- 145254
- 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
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Leggett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01323465720
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne BN23 8EJ
Summary
Hazel Court School is an academy special converter located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, catering to a mixed-gender student population of 129 pupils. The school is part of The Southfield Trust, which emphasizes inclusive education and tailored support for students with special educational needs. With a significant percentage of students (46.8%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to providing equitable access to learning and resources.
The curriculum at Hazel Court School is designed to be personalized and creative, focusing on the individual needs of each pupil. The school aims to empower students by fostering connections with their peers and the wider community, ensuring that every child can thrive and engage meaningfully in their educational journey.
Parents can find more information about the school's ethos, policies, and leadership on the Southfield Trust website. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive environment that values collaboration and inclusivity, preparing students for a fulfilling life beyond their school years.
The curriculum at Hazel Court School is designed to be personalized and creative, focusing on the individual needs of each pupil. The school aims to empower students by fostering connections with their peers and the wider community, ensuring that every child can thrive and engage meaningfully in their educational journey.
Parents can find more information about the school's ethos, policies, and leadership on the Southfield Trust website. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive environment that values collaboration and inclusivity, preparing students for a fulfilling life beyond their school years.
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)
- The Lindfield School (60.7)
- Hazel Court School (56.6)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 129
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 42
- FSM %
- 46.80
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 129 | 87 | 42 | 46.80 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 124 | 80 | 44 | 39.20 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 113 | 67 | 46 | 24.20 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 113 | 67 | 46 | 24.20 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 99 | 57 | 42 | 31.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 90 | 55 | 35 | 27.80 |
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