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The Ropemakers' Academy
Reef Way, Hailsham, BN27 1FB
Free schools special for ages 4–16 in Hailsham. Mixed intake.
The Ropemakers' Academy is a non-selective special free school in Hailsham, East Sussex, for mixed pupils aged 4 to 16. Ofsted rated it Good in September 2023.
The school says it is part of The Beckmead Trust's family of schools and describes its Hailsham setting as linked to the town's ropemaking history. Its welcome focuses on supporting vulnerable children and pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Ages 4–16 · All-through
111 pupils · On roll
Free schools special · Mixed