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Hailsham Community College
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- Hailsham BN27 1DT
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective daily support helps pupils at risk of falling behind catch up quickly.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: In-school alternative provision helps engage pupils, with plans for earlier intervention at Key Stage 3.
Academic Progress: Pupils in primary and sixth form achieve well; secondary pupils do not achieve as they should due to teaching variability.
Behaviour and Attitudes: In secondary, behaviour disrupts learning; primary and sixth forms have positive attitudes.
Academic Progress: Pupils are offered a broad curriculum, with precise teaching at primary level; ongoing recruitment of specialist staff at secondary level.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Improvements seen, but some pupils still do not meet expectations; further work needed on consistency.
Teacher Engagement: Secondary teachers lack expertise; primary and sixth form teachers perform well.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching variability affects secondary student progress negatively.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Strong in primary and sixth form; underperforming in secondary phase.
Teacher Engagement: Specialist staff recruitment in progress to strengthen teaching expertise in every subject.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Positive impact seen in some subjects like English; variability remains across different subjects.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff have received training on behaviour management; inconsistencies remain in following processes.
Communication with Parents: Leaders ensure regular staff training and effective systems for concerns.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: School focuses on building understanding and confidence in changes through engagement.
Communication with Parents: Leaders aim to continue working with parents for collective focus on pupil achievement.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: No detailed opportunities mentioned.
Parent Satisfaction: Ongoing work to improve parent trust and confidence in school changes.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Focus on curriculum breadth and pastoral system changes to improve support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trustees acted swiftly but improvement is slow and inconsistent.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Developing staff's knowledge and skills to improve curriculum delivery.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership team offers clear guidance and manages pupil behaviour issues with planned interventions.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Secondary students lack confidence in staff resolving bullying.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Positive in primary and sixth form; poor in secondary.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective systems; curriculum supports identifying risks.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Some pupils lack confidence in school's handling of bullying reports; ongoing work to challenge prejudicial language.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Variable adherence to behaviour processes impacts student engagement; focus on consistent policy application needed.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Efforts to improve personal development curriculum reflect focus on welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Interesting range of clubs and trips contribute to personal development.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils receive useful and unbiased careers advice.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students are well-informed about career pathways and future study options.
Support for SEND: In primary, effective tailored support is provided; less effective in secondary.
Subjects Offered: Low uptake in modern foreign language at GCSE; need broader range of subjects for the EBacc.
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About Us
Hailsham Community College is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 1657 students from age 2-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 22.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 35.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 17.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 7.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 11.2% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.28 | 2.45 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 85% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 36.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 10.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 22% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.19% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.72% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 27.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 38.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 18.53% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 14.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.25 | 2.74 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 79.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 76.03% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 39.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 11.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 19.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 12 | 24.98% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 3 | 38.08% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 20.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 1 | 8.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 2 | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 86.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 38.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 11.87% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 16.57% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.23% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 2 | 26.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 12 | 38.61% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 17.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 1 | 8.57% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 1 | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.38 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 74.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 137 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 68.28% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 37.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 11.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.31% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.62% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.83% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 25.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 37.36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 3% | 18.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.52% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 12.09% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 79.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 59.38% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 35.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 11.9% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 14.41% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.07 | 31.1 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.98 | 31.07 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.10% | 13.79% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 109 | 302 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 45.73% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.18% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.02 | 34.4 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.07 | 33.91 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 17.45% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 105 | 466 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 53.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 25.6% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 11.7% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.97 1 | 30.72 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.31 | 30.54 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.6% | 15.19% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 99 | 301 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 50.1% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.6% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 25.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.44 | 30.99 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.72 10 | 31.04 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 16.66% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 23 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 51.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 23.38% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.75% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.63 | 27.7 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.75 | 28.64 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.3% | 13.14% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 10 | 20 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 30 | 55.75% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 3.75% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 41% | 27.25% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.63% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hailsham Community College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
