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Thornton Grove Academy

Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2PH ·

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At a glance

A state primary academy for ages 3–11 in Hailsham. Year 6 SATs results are around the England average (64% met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths vs 62%, 2024/25). Oversubscribed: 33 families put it first for 30 places (September 2026 entry).

Ages
3–11
Pupils
253
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Admissions
Non-selective
Local authority
East Sussex
Academy trust
STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Danielle King
Opened
Sept 2025
Nursery
Has nursery classes

Inspection

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Exam results

Department for Education performance tables

Year 6 pupils, 2024/25 · 22 pupils

Expected standard
64%
Reading, writing & maths
Higher standard
5%
Reading, writing & maths
Reading score
103
Average scaled score
Maths score
101
Average scaled score
This school
64%
East Sussex
61%
England
62%

Expected standard over time

Earlier years include results published for this school's predecessor (URN 145016, 140384), for example before it converted to an academy.

KS2 tests were not held in 2019/20 or 2020/21. Progress scores are not available from 2024/25.

Admissions

Demand for places and how places are allocated

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Reception entry, September 2026 (national offer day data)

Offers made
30
1st preferences
33
All applications
41
1st prefs per place
1.10
More first choices than places

30 of 33 first-preference applicants were offered a place (91%).

Oversubscribed with first preferences

Earlier years include data recorded for this school's predecessor.

Catchment area

We don't have an official catchment boundary for this school. Many schools don't have one, and few councils publish boundaries as open data. We don't estimate catchments. Check the school's admissions policy or the council's admissions booklet.

Last distance offered

Not published nationally. Many councils publish the furthest distance offered for each school in their annual allocation reports. Past distances vary year to year with demand and sibling numbers, so they are not a guarantee.

How places are allocated: you apply through your home council. When a school has more applicants than places, it applies its published oversubscription criteria in order. These usually start with looked-after children, then siblings, then catchment or distance; faith schools may prioritise church attendance. Children with an EHC plan naming the school are admitted first. Apply on GOV.UK

Pupils

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Pupils
253
Capacity
210
120% full
Girls / boys
51/49
Mixed
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