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The Ropemakers' Academy

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The Ropemakers' Academy

Reef Way, Hailsham, BN27 1FB

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Pupils
111
Ages
4-16
FSM
62.2%
Attainment 8
0.9
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.06
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About The Ropemakers' Academy

The Ropemakers' Academy is a secondary school in Hailsham, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.9. The school has around 111 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Ropemakers' Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Ropemakers' Academy

What is The Ropemakers' Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Ropemakers' Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Ropemakers' Academy's latest exam results?
The Ropemakers' Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Ropemakers' Academy located?
The Ropemakers' Academy is a secondary school in Hailsham, East Sussex (BN27 1FB).
How many pupils attend The Ropemakers' Academy?
The Ropemakers' Academy has around 111 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Ropemakers' Academy with other schools?
View The Ropemakers' Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in East Sussex.