Best 3 Not applicable schools in Wealden – comparison

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Comparison of not applicable schools: The Ropemakers' Academy (Not applicable) in Hailsham; St Mary's School (Not applicable) in Heathfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Ropemakers' Academy and St Mary's School. They are not applicable phase and free schools special and academy special converter type located around Hailsham, East Sussex and Heathfield, East Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Ropemakers' Academy), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Ropemakers' Academy (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 60–65%, range 55–60%–60–65%; spread across trusts such as THE BECKMEAD TRUST and The Sabden Multi Academy Trust.

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Attribute	The Ropemakers' Academy BN27 1FB	St Mary's School TN21 0BT
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1FB	Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0BT
Latest Ofsted	2 13 Sep 2023	2 27 Feb 2015
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	80	81
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Boys
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE BECKMEAD TRUST	The Sabden Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.beckmeadtrust.org	www.sabden.org.uk
Telephone	01323368374	01323691000
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

The Ropemakers' Academy

BN27 1FB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1FB
Ofsted: 2 13 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE BECKMEAD TRUST
Website: www.beckmeadtrust.org
Telephone: 01323368374

St Mary's School

TN21 0BT

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 0BT
Ofsted: 2 27 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Sabden Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.sabden.org.uk
Telephone: 01323691000

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.