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Hawkes Farm Academy
Hawks Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1ND, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.7 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
332
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, where 74% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in the top 25% nationally for these measures. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 77% recommending the school, although the number of responses is somewhat limited at 57. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 5%, the overall academic environment shows promise for supporting student growth.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
81%
My child is happy
81%
School keeps me informed
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Behaviour is good
75%
Good range of subjects
74%
My child makes good progress
72%
School has high expectations
60%
School supports development
54%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
White Other1.2%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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50.87692, 0.25488 · BN27 1ND
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN143119
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitehawkesfarmacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hawkes Farm Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hawkes Farm Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Hawkes Farm Academy a good school?
Hawkes Farm Academy scores 50.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hawkes Farm Academy?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hawkes Farm Academy receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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