Open Events – Secondary Phase
We are very much looking forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to our forthcoming Open Events in October 2025.
This autumn marks an exciting new chapter for our school as we become Hailsham Academy, part of MARK Education Trust. We warmly invite you to visit us at our Secondary Phase as we as we begin this new stage in our journey with a refreshed identity, a clear set of values and a strong focus on providing the very best education for every student.
These events will give you an opportunity to:
- Explore our school environment and facilities
- Meet our dedicated staff and students
- Learn more about our curriculum, values and school life
- Ask any questions you may have about how we support the transition to secondary education
Secondary Phase Open Event
Saturday 4 October 2025, 9:30am – 12:30pm
- Attend presentations in the Main Hall
- Explore our facilities
- Take part in interactive activities
- Chat with our staff and students
No booking required – all are welcome
Year 6 Open Morning Tours
Monday 6 October to Friday 10 October 2025, 9:30am – 10:45am
- Guided tours with our Student Ambassadors
- Observe our school on a normal working day
- Meet key members of staff supporting Year 6 – 7 transition
Booking is essential – priority will be given to Year 6 families. Full details on how to book will be shared in September.
We will send a full invitation with all the details via our feeder primary schools in September. If you would like us to contact you directly when bookings for the Year 6 Open Morning Tours open in September, please complete the short online form here
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Prospective Students
Please contact us by phone or email if you need any further information and we will be happy to help.
Pre School
Please contact us on 01323 841468 or email if you would like to find out more about joining our Pre-school.
Hailsham Primary Academy
Click here for the Primary Prospectus
Please contact us on 01323 841468 or email if you are interested in joining us.
If you are starting school for the first time in September 2025, apply for your place below
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/educationandlearning/schools/admissions/infant/
Secondary
Click here for the Secondary Prospectus PDF
Apply for your place here – link to ESCC site
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/educationandlearning/schools/admissions/secondary_school/
Sixth Form
Click here for for further Sixth Form Information
Appeals and Policies
If you wish to make an appeal about the school your child has been allocated to, please click here to access the appropriate East Sussex County Council Form.
Please click below for the Admissions Policies.
Secondary appeals
National offer day – Monday 3 March 2025
Appeal deadline – Monday 31 March 2025
Appeals to be heard throughout May and up to Wednesday 18 June
Primary appeals
National decision day – Wednesday 16 April 2025
Appeal deadline – Tuesday 20 May 2025
Appeals to be heard throughout June and up to Tuesday 22 July
If you have an Admissions inquiry please telephone us on 01323 841468, or use the form below.