The Flagship School is a special free school in Hastings, East Sussex, for children and young people aged 7 to 16.
- Ages 7–16
- 63 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Special free school
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 63 (places for 80)
- Headteacher
- Mr Grégoire Godin
- Part of
- The Beckmead Trust
- Opened
- 1 March 2023
- Free school meals
- 58.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- East Sussex
- School reference (URN)
- 149695
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often East Sussex council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, January 2026: Expected standard in every area
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about The Flagship School
How do I get a place at The Flagship School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult The Flagship School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does The Flagship School take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Flagship School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in January 2026 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Flagship School?
The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE, in East Sussex.
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