Thornton Grove Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
No Ofsted inspection

Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2PHOpen in maps

Thornton Grove Academy is a primary school in Hailsham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted has not published an inspection of Thornton Grove Academy.

Thornton Grove Academy on the Ofsted website

Pupil numbers and mix

253 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals39.9%

39.9%, 13.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.8%

13.8%, 7.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support25.3%

25.3%, 10.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Thornton Grove Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
White House Academy0.3 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Grovelands Community Primary School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Hawkes Farm Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good74% met the expected standard
Hellingly Community Primary School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Park Mead Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Danielle King
Phone
01323819309
Website
thorntongroveacademy.org
Address
Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2PH
Local authority
East Sussex
URN
152103

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.