What year groups does Thornton Grove Academy teach?

Thornton Grove Academy teaches children aged 3 to 11. It is a primary school in Hailsham.

Who is the headteacher of Thornton Grove Academy?

The headteacher of Thornton Grove Academy is Mrs Danielle King, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Thornton Grove Academy been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Thornton Grove Academy under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How big is Thornton Grove Academy?

Thornton Grove Academy has 253 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 3 to 11.

Is Thornton Grove Academy full?

Thornton Grove Academy has capacity for 210 pupils and 253 on roll (120%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Thornton Grove Academy a faith school?

No. Thornton Grove Academy has no designated religious character.

Does Thornton Grove Academy have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records Thornton Grove Academy as having nursery classes.

Who runs Thornton Grove Academy?

Thornton Grove Academy is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Thornton Grove Academy publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Thornton Grove Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Thornton Grove Academy

Thornton Grove Academy

Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2PH

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy sponsor led
Ages: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: None
Trust: STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher: Mrs Danielle King
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sponsor: STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Constituency: Sussex Weald
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 210
Pupils on roll: 253
URN: 152103
Local authority: East Sussex
Website: School website
Telephone: 01323819309

About this school

Thornton Grove Academy is a primary academy in Hailsham. It teaches children aged 3 to 11 and has 253 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Thornton Grove Academy under its current framework. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Thornton Grove Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in September 2025, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

How Thornton Grove Academy compares

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	—	—	—	253	—
White House Academy	68%	8.1%	38.7%	190	0.3 miles
Grovelands Community Primary School	—	—	—	694	1.0 miles
Hawkes Farm Academy	74%	6.5%	28%	328	1.1 miles
Hellingly Community Primary School	—	—	—	195	2.0 miles
Park Mead Primary School	71%	5.5%	18.2%	90	2.7 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

Location

Nearby schools

White House Academy
Primary · Hailsham

0.3 miles
Grovelands Community Primary School
Primary · Hailsham

1.0 miles
Hawkes Farm Academy
Primary · Hailsham

1.1 miles
Hellingly Community Primary School
Primary · Hailsham

2.0 miles
Park Mead Primary School
Primary · Hailsham

2.7 miles

Other schools in Hailsham

Grovelands Community Primary School Primary
Hawkes Farm Academy Primary
Hellingly Community Primary School Primary
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School Primary
Park Mead Primary School Primary
White House Academy Primary
Hailsham Academy All-through
East Sussex Academy Academies
The Ropemakers' Academy Free Schools
Bede's Senior School Independent schools

Common questions

What year groups does Thornton Grove Academy teach?: Thornton Grove Academy teaches children aged 3 to 11. It is a primary school in Hailsham.
Who is the headteacher of Thornton Grove Academy?: The headteacher of Thornton Grove Academy is Mrs Danielle King, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Thornton Grove Academy been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Thornton Grove Academy under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How big is Thornton Grove Academy?: Thornton Grove Academy has 253 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 3 to 11.
Is Thornton Grove Academy full?: Thornton Grove Academy has capacity for 210 pupils and 253 on roll (120%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Thornton Grove Academy a faith school?: No. Thornton Grove Academy has no designated religious character.
Does Thornton Grove Academy have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records Thornton Grove Academy as having nursery classes.
Who runs Thornton Grove Academy?: Thornton Grove Academy is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Thornton Grove Academy publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Thornton Grove Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.