The Flagship School Catchment Area
The Flagship School is a free s special not applicable school in Hastings, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 6-16, with 61 pupils, and a capacity of 72 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
6-16
Age range
61
Pupils
72
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2022
The Flagship School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Flagship School?
The catchment area for The Flagship School is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The Flagship School is set by East Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →The Flagship School: 72 places, 85% filled: places available
The Flagship School has a published admission number of 72 places. 61 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 72 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 62.3% of pupils at The Flagship School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Hastings.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
The Flagship School: School Information
- Full address
- The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 6-16 years
- Free school meals
- 62.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149695
Other Not applicable Schools in Hastings
If The Flagship School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Hastings are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Flagship School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Lansdowne Children's Centre Catchment Area
Secure units · St Leonards-on-Sea · 1.5 miles away
New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Catchment Area
Academy special converter · St Leonards-on-Sea · 2.1 miles away
Saxon Mount School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · St Leonards-on-Sea · 2.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Flagship School
What is the catchment area for The Flagship School? ▾
The catchment area for The Flagship School is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Flagship School oversubscribed? ▾
The Flagship School has a capacity of 72 places and currently has 61 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for The Flagship School? ▾
Admission to The Flagship School is managed by East Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Flagship School cover? ▾
The Flagship School is a not applicable school in Hastings, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 6-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Flagship School? ▾
The Flagship School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.