The Hastings Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Address | Rye Road, TN35 5DN |
| School Website | www.thehastingsacademy.org/ |
| Telephone | 1424711950 |
| URN | 136401 |
School Census
| Total | 862 |
| Girls/Boys | 421/441 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.8%/51.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 354 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 27.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/09/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/09/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 30/01/2018 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/09/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 26 September 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 18 March 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 30 January 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 May 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 14 January 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 38.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 30.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.86 |
| Progress 8 | -1.3 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 15% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 36% |
| Entering EBacc | 9% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.54 |
| Progress 8 | -1.47 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.04 |
| Progress 8 | -0.85 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 206 |
| As first preference | 112 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 239 |
| As first preference | 146 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 251 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 279 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 282 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 342 |
| As first preference | 258 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 290 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 275 |
| As first preference | 197 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 245 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 170 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 229 |
| As first preference | 174 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 243 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 47% |
| no | 53% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 68% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 68% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 77% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 74% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 74% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 64% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 74% |
| no | 26% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Ore Village Primary Academy
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rye Road, , TN35 5DB