Torfield School
Croft Road, Hastings, TN34 3JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Torfield School is a special school in Hastings for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2017, report published 2 November 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 February 2023
Pupils love coming to Torfield School. Attendance rates are high. Each day starts positively, with happy greetings between pupils and with staff, followed by breakfast served in classrooms. Pupils' happiness and strong sense of safety are evidenced through trusting relationships, smiles and laughter. The planned curriculum ensures that pupils learn about staying safe in different circumstances. Staff are highly vigilant and caring. They are trained well in a range of methods of communication as well as in safeguarding. Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour, learning and personal development. 'My son is able to sound out words using phonics… something I didn't know if he would ever learn' and, 'My son has complex special needs... he has exceeded my expectations' are typical of the views expressed by parents. Pupils are motivated and value the range of prizes, certificates and 'rainbow awards' that mark and celebrate their achievements. Pupils, families and staff are proud of their school. Extensive use is made of the outdoor environment. Trips and visits take place frequently for all pupils. Pupils' special educational needs and/or disabilities are not seen as a barrier to learning or to full participation in all that life has to offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
97 pupils on roll, with places for 103
Schools near Torfield School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flagship School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 6.0 |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 8.9 |
| Saxon Mount School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 8.9 |
| Glyne Gap School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's School and 6th Form College | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 10.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TORFIELD AND SAXON MOUNT ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr John Anderson
- Phone
- 01424428228
- Address
- Croft Road, Hastings, TN34 3JT
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 141476
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.