The Ropemakers' Academy
URN: 148035 • Hailsham BN27 1FB
Overview
- Name
- The Ropemakers' Academy
- URN
- 148035
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE BECKMEAD TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Hawthorne (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01323368374
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Reef Way, Hailsham BN27 1FB
Summary
The Ropemakers' Academy, part of The Beckmead Trust, is a free special school located in Hailsham, East Sussex. Catering to a mixed-gender population of 111 pupils, the academy focuses on providing tailored education for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and academic success, drawing on the extensive experience of its staff in working with vulnerable children.
The curriculum at The Ropemakers' Academy is designed to be engaging and enriching, leveraging the picturesque local surroundings to enhance learning experiences. The school aims to involve parents, carers, and community agencies in the educational process, creating a network of support for students.
Led by Head Teacher Simon Hawthorne, the academy prioritises the well-being and development of its pupils, striving to empower them for future opportunities. The Beckmead Trust, under which the academy operates, has been recognised for its outstanding educational practices, ensuring that every child receives the best possible education.
The curriculum at The Ropemakers' Academy is designed to be engaging and enriching, leveraging the picturesque local surroundings to enhance learning experiences. The school aims to involve parents, carers, and community agencies in the educational process, creating a network of support for students.
Led by Head Teacher Simon Hawthorne, the academy prioritises the well-being and development of its pupils, striving to empower them for future opportunities. The Beckmead Trust, under which the academy operates, has been recognised for its outstanding educational practices, ensuring that every child receives the best possible education.
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- Latest News (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- News & Updates (calendar)
- Policies (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Bede's Senior School (48.7)
- Jemini Response (45.2)
- Lansdowne Ch (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BECKMEAD TRUST
- Capacity
- 80
- Pupils
- 111
- Boys
- 79
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 62.20
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 111 | 79 | 32 | 80 | 62.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 78 | 51 | 27 | 80 | 47.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 37 | 25 | 12 | 80 | 43.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 37 | 25 | 12 | 80 | 43.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 80 | 25.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 80 |
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