Hazel Court School
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 8EJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hazel Court School is a special school in Eastbourne for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2024, report published 18 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
Pupils love going to Hazel Court School. They thoroughly enjoy learning and enthuse about the many activities and experiences provided by the school, such as swimming, bike riding and going to the beach. One pupil said: 'You're never in the same place for too long!' Residential trips for the older pupils are a particular high point in the school calendar. Staff work closely with parents, carers and pupils to ensure that all pupils can participate fully. The school makes a profound difference to pupils' lives, helping them to manage and overcome significant challenges. It is highly ambitious for its pupils, and rightly so. Pupils thrive because of the school's exceptionally strong curriculum, skilful teaching and high-quality care. They achieve extremely well, both personally and academically. All school leavers go on to meaningful destinations. Those who are due to leave at the end of this term are looking forward to the move because they have been very well prepared for the transition. Pupils are proud to represent their school and do so with great maturity. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils learn how to express themselves using a wide range of strategies. This makes a significant contribution to their safety and welfare, and to their future lives.
Pupil numbers and mix
135 pupils on roll
Schools near Hazel Court School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lindfield School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 8.6 |
| Summerdown School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Anderida Learning Centre | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The South Downs School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| The Ropemakers' Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 0.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr David Leggett
- Phone
- 01323465720
- Address
- Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 8EJ
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 145254
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.