There are 24 schools in Hastings (excluding independent schools), including 17 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Hastings has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There is 1 school in Hastings under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Hastings
| Total Schools | 24 |
| Total Pupils | 11,031 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19.68 |
| Median Free School Meals | 36% |
The median school in Hastings has 36% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the highest figure in East Sussex. This represents about 4,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 3 of Hastings's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Hastings is 19.68 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 29th highest ratio in East Sussex, and the 577th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South East region of the UK.
Primaries
17
5.88% Outstanding • 88% Good
Secondaries
3
0% Outstanding • 33% Good
Most of Hastings's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 15 schools or 88% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between high and very low - about 29% and 24% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 5.88% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Hastings's primary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Junior Academy | 7–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy | 4–11 yrs | 630 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Good |
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| Ark Castledown Primary Academy | 2–11 yrs | 480 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy | 2–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
High |
Church of England | |
| Dudley Infant Academy | 5–7 yrs | 180 |
Good |
Low |
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| Hollington Primary Academy | 2–11 yrs | 390 |
Special Measures |
Very low |
Good |
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| Ore Village Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| Robsack Wood Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| Sandown Primary School and Nursery | 2–11 yrs | 610 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Silverdale Primary Academy | 5–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Very low |
Very high |
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| St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy | 5–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
High |
Church of England | |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy | 2–11 yrs | 664 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| The Baird Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 446 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| West St Leonards Primary Academy | 5–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
Most of Hastings's secondary schools have been rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 67% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and low - about 33% and 33% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Hastings's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Alexandra Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,575 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Low |
Church of England | |
| The Hastings Academy | 11–16 yrs | 900 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| The St Leonards Academy | 11–16 yrs | 1,500 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Low |