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Schools in BN27

A postcode district in East Sussex

  • Postcode district
  • 22 schools and nurseries

In short: BN27 is a postcode district in East Sussex with 10 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2210 primary · 4 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in BN27

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All BN27 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in BN27

10 in BN27, best first

Park Mead Primary School

Hailsham, BN27 3QP · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

9 first choices, 10 offers made

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
5.5%
Pupils
90
Pupils per teacher
14.0
View school Park Mead Primary School

Hawkes Farm Academy

Hailsham, BN27 1ND · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

26 first choices, 39 offers made

Met the standard at 1174%

England 62%

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
328
Pupils per teacher
18.8
View school Hawkes Farm Academy

Top Secondary Schools in BN27

4 in BN27, best first

Hailsham Academy

Hailsham, BN27 1DT · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

  • Ofsted:Inadequate

Results well below the England average.

128 first choices, 198 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1635.4

England 46.2

Days missed
12.0%
Pupils
1,577
Pupils per teacher
15.6
View school Hailsham Academy

Nurseries in BN27

11 in BN27, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in BN27

1 in BN27, by the school's Eduscope score

Bede's Senior School

Hailsham, BN27 3QH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
763
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Bede's Senior School

Special Schools in BN27

1 in BN27. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Ropemakers' Academy

Hailsham, BN27 1FB · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
34.4%
Pupils
115
Pupils per teacher
9.1
View school The Ropemakers' Academy

Private Schools in BN27

1 in BN27. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Bede's Senior School

Hailsham, BN27 3QH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
763
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Bede's Senior School
The map

Every school in BN27, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Park Mead Primary School, GoodHerstmonceux Church of England Primary School, GoodBede's Senior School, InspectedHawkes Farm Academy, Good in every areaWhite House Academy, GoodThe Ropemakers' Academy, GoodGrovelands Community Primary School, GoodHellingly Community Primary School, GoodEast Sussex Academy, InadequateHailsham Academy, InadequateThornton Grove Academy, GoodAttwood Farm Nursery, GoodBunny Run Childcare Centre & Schools Out Limited, GoodThe Meadows Nursery School, GoodHerstmonceux Preschool, GoodWise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery SchoolSummerfields NurseryHellingly PreschoolUnion Corner Pre-School, GoodEmmanuel Pre School, GoodBusy Bees at HailshamKiddie Capers, Hailsham
  • Good13
  • Inadequate2
  • Not graded yet7
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every BN27 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

BN27 has 22 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in BN27

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about BN27

How many schools are in BN27?

BN27 has 22 schools, including 10 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in BN27?

The highest-ranked schools in BN27 on Eduscope are Park Mead Primary School, Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, Hawkes Farm Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in BN27?

There is 1 independent school in BN27. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in BN27?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 22 schools in BN27 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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