White House Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Marshfoot Lane White House Academy Hailsham East Sussex BN27 2FB |
| Phone | 01323841615 |
| Reference Number | 145015 |
White House Academy has shown significant improvement since being taken over by the STEP Academy Trust two years ago. The school is now considered a calm and conducive learning environment where pupils display confidence and politeness. Behaviour has greatly improved, with effective measures against bullying in place, allowing the students to focus on their learning. The headteacher and leadership team have successfully introduced an ambitious curriculum, which has contributed to enhanced educational outcomes and increased student achievement, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This is the school's first inspection since being re-brokered into the trust, and the positive transformation has been noted by staff, parents, and students alike.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 191 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.69%
Girls: 51.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| 2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 4 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 5 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 6 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.5% |
| White, Other | 7.3% |
| Indian | 6.8% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 17 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding leadership and management
- Effective behaviour management resulting in a calm learning environment
- Well-designed curriculum that enables secure knowledge and skills development
- Strong emphasis on developing reading and mathematics skills
- High expectations for pupil conduct and academic performance
- Commitment to staff development with many pursuing advanced qualifications
- Pupils exhibit strong character and pride in their school
- Effective safeguarding measures in place
Areas for Improvement
- Legacy of weak teaching affecting past outcomes in key stage 2
- Insufficient real-life application of mathematical learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Thornton Grove Academy
Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2PH |
0.25 miles |
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Grovelands Community Primary School
Dunbar Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3UW |
0.73 miles |
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Hawkes Farm Academy
Hawks Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1ND |
0.93 miles |
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Hellingly Community Primary School
North Street, Hellingly, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4DS |
1.81 miles |
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Park Mead Primary School
Michelham Priory Road, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QP |
2.48 miles |
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Polegate Primary School
Oakleaf Drive, East Sussex, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PT |
2.79 miles |
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Hankham Primary School
Hankham Road, Hankham, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5AY |
3 miles |
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Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School
Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4LG |
3.17 miles |
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Stone Cross School
Adur Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5EF |
3.58 miles |
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Chiddingly Primary School
Muddles Green, Chiddingly, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6HN |
3.88 miles |
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Willingdon Primary School
Rapsons Road, Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RJ |
3.95 miles |
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Shinewater Primary School
Milfoil Drive, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8ED |
4.08 miles |
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Oakwood Primary Academy
Magnolia Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0SS |
4.14 miles |
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Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School
High Street, Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LP |
4.35 miles |
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Parkland Infant School
Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QJ |
4.57 miles |
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Parkland Junior School
Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QJ |
4.57 miles |
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Heron Park Primary Academy
Dallington Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE |
4.62 miles |
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West Rise Primary School
Chaffinch Road, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SL |
4.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Ropemakers' Academy
Reef Way, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1FB |
0.19 miles |
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Hailsham Academy
Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DT |
0.33 miles |
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Bede's Senior School
The Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 3QH |
2.63 miles |
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Willingdon Community School
Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9QX |
3.77 miles |
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Hazel Court School
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ |
3.86 miles |
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The Turing School
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ |
4.1 miles |
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The Eastbourne Academy
Brodrick Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9RQ |
4.34 miles |
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The Lindfield School
Lindfield Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0BQ |
4.35 miles |