The Flagship School
URN: 148055 • Hastings TN34 2AE
Overview
- Name
- The Flagship School
- URN
- 148055
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 25.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adrienne Cherrywood (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2AE
Summary
The Flagship School, located in Hastings, East Sussex, is a free special school that currently accommodates 26 pupils, with a capacity for 35. The school is designed to support children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The leadership team, headed by Interim Headteacher Liam Collins, along with Deputy Headteacher Ruth Angel and Assistant Headteacher Sam Henham, is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment tailored to the needs of its students.
The school is in the process of moving to a new purpose-built facility that will feature specialist resources aimed at enriching the educational experience. Situated near Hastings Beach and the town centre, the school plans to leverage its location to enhance the curriculum and provide diverse learning opportunities.
Collaboration with families and the local community is a key focus, ensuring that the school meets the needs of its pupils while fostering strong relationships. Parents interested in enrolling their children can do so through East Sussex Children’s Services. For further information, the school can be contacted via phone or email.
The school is in the process of moving to a new purpose-built facility that will feature specialist resources aimed at enriching the educational experience. Situated near Hastings Beach and the town centre, the school plans to leverage its location to enhance the curriculum and provide diverse learning opportunities.
Collaboration with families and the local community is a key focus, ensuring that the school meets the needs of its pupils while fostering strong relationships. Parents interested in enrolling their children can do so through East Sussex Children’s Services. For further information, the school can be contacted via phone or email.
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Nearby alternatives
- Torfield School (61.5)
- Broomham School (45.2)
- Oakridge School (45.2)
- Torfield School (45.2)
- The Flagship School (27.5)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 6 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 35
- Pupils
- 26
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 6
- FSM %
- 38.50
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- 2023-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 35 | 38.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 35 | 38.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 35 | 34.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 24 | 34.80 |
| 2021-09-11 |
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