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The Flagship School
The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.3 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
61
Capacity
72
Ages
6–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With an Attainment 8 score of 6.0, the school shows some potential in academic performance, but the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is notably low at 17%. Unfortunately, the recent Ofsted report rated the school as inadequate, indicating significant areas for improvement. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 1% of schools, which may raise concerns for prospective parents.
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Last inspected: 16 March 2022Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 6.0 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 17% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 17% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.7%
White Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Location
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50.86153, 0.59167 · TN34 2AE
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN149695
School typeFree schools special
Frequently asked questions
What is The Flagship School rated by Ofsted?
The Flagship School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 March 2022.
Is The Flagship School a good school?
The Flagship School scores 1.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Flagship School in GCSEs?
The Flagship School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.0. 17% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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