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The Flagship School
Hastings·South East·Special School
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All-throughSpecial SchoolAges 6–16Co-edNone
The Flagship School is a sixth form special school in Hastings, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 61 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 42.9%, 61% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 33.8%.
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The Flagship School has an overall absence rate of 33.8%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Flagship School is 42.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Flagship School has 61 pupils on roll.
61% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Flagship School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Flagship School is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Flagship School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.6
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Ore Rail Station
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Hastings area
This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.