The Workplace
URN: 147855 • Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4HS
Overview
- Name
- The Workplace
- URN
- 147855
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE SABDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Executive Headteacher - Matt Jacobs (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01323691000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Down Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4HS
Summary
The Workplace is a Free School Alternative Provision located in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, and is part of The Sabden Multi Academy Trust. Established in September 2020, the school aims to support pupils who have faced challenges in traditional educational settings, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. The ethos of The Workplace is centred around creating a warm and supportive environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.
The curriculum at The Workplace is tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil, incorporating self-regulation strategies and therapeutic interventions. The school employs a collaborative approach, working closely with other schools within the Sabden Trust to share resources and best practices. This network fosters a culture of continuous improvement and support among staff, who are trained to effectively engage with students facing various barriers to learning.
The Sabden Multi Academy Trust, which includes three special schools, has a long-standing commitment to raising educational standards and enhancing life chances for all pupils. With a capacity of 94, The Workplace is dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured educational experience for its students.
The curriculum at The Workplace is tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil, incorporating self-regulation strategies and therapeutic interventions. The school employs a collaborative approach, working closely with other schools within the Sabden Trust to share resources and best practices. This network fosters a culture of continuous improvement and support among staff, who are trained to effectively engage with students facing various barriers to learning.
The Sabden Multi Academy Trust, which includes three special schools, has a long-standing commitment to raising educational standards and enhancing life chances for all pupils. With a capacity of 94, The Workplace is dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured educational experience for its students.
Useful links
- The Workplace (other)
- Staff Email (other)
- Parent View (other)
- Teams (other)
- DFE School performance (other)
- Get Directions (other)
- Get Directions (other)
- Get Directions (other)
- Get Directions (other)
- Get Directions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Glyne Gap School (67.0)
- Amberley Kindergarten School (45.2)
- Bexhill Tutorial Unit (45.2)
- Glyne Gap School (45.2)
- St Mary's School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SABDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 94
- Pupils
- 0
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2 | 2 | 94 | 50.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 94 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.