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Mulberry Academy Hastings
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DN, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.8 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
808
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.2, the school ranks in the top 86% nationally, indicating a solid performance in comparison to other schools. However, it received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in September 2023, suggesting areas for growth. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 80% recommending the school, though limited data on overall student progress and engagement may warrant further exploration.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.2 | Bottom 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 27% | Bottom 12% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 9% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 11% UK |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child is happy
93%
My child feels safe
87%
School keeps me informed
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Behaviour is good
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
My child makes good progress
73%
School supports development
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.9%
Mixed Other3.3%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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50.88045, 0.61477 · TN35 5DN
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN136401
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thehastingsacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Mulberry Academy Hastings rated by Ofsted?
Mulberry Academy Hastings was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Mulberry Academy Hastings a good school?
Mulberry Academy Hastings scores 4.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Mulberry Academy Hastings?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mulberry Academy Hastings receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Mulberry Academy Hastings in GCSEs?
Mulberry Academy Hastings achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.2. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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