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Mulberry Academy Hastings

Academy sponsor led · Hastings · TN35 5DN

Ages 11–16 · 833 pupils · East Sussex

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

33.4

Overall absence

15.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-13

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.29
−20+2
Attainment 833.4
English & maths grade 5+23%
English & maths grade 4+44%
EBacc entry30%

EBacc APS: 2.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence15.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)45.1%
Unauthorised8.5%
Authorised absence
7.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
13.0%
Enrolments in measure
935

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

833 pupils · 900 places

Pupils on roll
833
Boys / girls
442 / 391
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
833 / 900 (93%)
Free school meals
47.5%
FSM pupils
396
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
Mulberry School for Girls
Headteacher
Simon Addison

Location

Address
Rye Road
Postcode
TN35 5DN
Town
Hastings
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Hastings
Constituency
Hastings and Rye
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
6 on roll / 10 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Hastings, East Sussex, 833 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 47.5%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication.

Open schools in Hastings
15
Secondary schools in Hastings
2
Academies among open schools in Hastings
73% (11)
Open schools in TN35
8
Secondary in TN35
1
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220
Secondary in East Sussex LA
23

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HastingsNear TN35

  • Ark Alexandra Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    HASTINGS · TN34 2PG · East Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.4
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence12.6%

    2.0 miles away

  • Ore Village Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hastings · TN35 5DB · East Sussex

    Ages 3–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence9.4%
    • FSM57.7%

    0.3 miles away

  • Sandown Primary School and Nursery

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Hastings · TN34 2AA · East Sussex

    Ages 2–11

    • KS276%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM41.2%

    0.5 miles away

  • All Saints CofE Junior Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hastings · TN35 5JU · East Sussex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM38.7%

    1.1 miles away

  • Dudley Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Hastings · TN35 5NJ · East Sussex

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM25.4%

    1.3 miles away

  • Mulberry Baird Primary

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hastings · TN34 3TH · East Sussex

    Ages 3–11

    • KS220%
    • Absence9.1%
    • FSM53.8%

    1.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Simon Addison
Telephone
01424711950
Website
http://www.thehastingsacademy.org/

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