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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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

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